Islamabad (Khyber Mail): A high-level delegation from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the V20 Group of Finance Ministers visited the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) to discuss potential cooperation on pressing climate vulnerability issues.
The CVF-V20 Secretariat, based in Accra, Ghana, with regional offices in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Washington D.C., USA, aims to support Pakistan’s Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP). During the session, Ms. Sara Jane Ahmed, Managing Director of CVF-V20, provided an insightful overview of ongoing initiatives to enhance resilience and sustainability in the face of climate challenges. She emphasized the importance of international collaboration and financial support.
Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of the IRS, welcomed the delegation and commended the CVF-V20 team for their contributions. He underscored the commitment of the CVF to amplify the voices of climate-affected communities and advocate for their rights and needs in the international arena. Ambassador Saleem emphasized the urgency of collective action to combat climate change and foster sustainable development.
Mr. Hamza Haroon, Regional Director South Asia, CVF-V20, highlighted the need to improve coordination among stakeholders and enhance collaboration between public and private entities in South Asia, including Pakistan. The IRS team, comprising Dr. Rizwan Naseer, Dr. Muhammad Imran Mehsud, Mr. Syed Imran Sardar, Dr. Anjum Rasheed, and Mr. Talha Tufail Bhatti, emphasized the importance of research collaboration and climate awareness programs to address climate challenges.