As the world comes together for COP31, Pakistan’s experience serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for meaningful climate action. Despite contributing relatively little to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with increasingly frequent floods, extreme temperatures and other climate-related disasters threatening lives, livelihoods and ecosystems.

At WWF-Pakistan, we believe that building climate resilience requires an approach that recognises the interconnectedness of people and nature. Investing in healthy ecosystems, nature-based solutions and community-led adaptation can help reduce disaster risks while strengthening livelihoods and protecting biodiversity.

COP31 presents an important opportunity to translate global commitments into tangible action, particularly through accessible and predictable climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and greater support for vulnerable countries and communities.

In this context, institutions such as the National Disaster Risk Management Fund have an important role to play in advancing Pakistan’s resilience agenda. We welcome opportunities for collaboration and collective efforts that strengthen disaster preparedness, safeguard natural ecosystems and build a more climate-resilient future for Pakistan.