The Climate Resilience Program at Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) organized a High-Level Policy Dialogue on “Climate Finance and International Cooperation for Strengthening Climate Resilience in Pakistan” on 14 July 2026 in Islamabad.
The event brought together distinguished policymakers, development partners, international organizations, climate experts, academics, and members of the diplomatic community to discuss practical solutions for strengthening Pakistan’s climate resilience.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan, Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, while Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, emphasized the importance of climate finance, international cooperation, and evidence-based policymaking in addressing climate challenges.
The dialogue featured valuable contributions from Dr. Samuel Rizk (UNDP Pakistan), Mr. @Ali Touqueer Sheikh, Mr. Hamza Ali Haroon (Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20), and Mr. Amir Khan Goraya (National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), who shared insights on climate finance, governance, institutional reforms, and disaster resilience.
The event reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and informed policy dialogue in advancing climate resilience and sustainable development in Pakistan.
14 July 2026
