UK, Pakistan advance £35m green compact

June 09, 2026 (MLN): A £35 million bilateral climate cooperation framework between Pakistan and the United Kingdom came under focus as the British High Commissioner, Ms. Jane Marriott, met Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, in Islamabad.

The meeting centred on the implementation and future course of the Green Compact, with the High Commissioner presenting its Action Plan and briefing the Minister on key priorities and proposed areas of collaboration, according to the press release.

Dr. Musadik Malik stressed that the Green Compact should deliver tangible and high-impact outcomes for the people of Pakistan.

The Minister also updated the High Commissioner on progress toward establishing a Green University in Islamabad, noting ongoing discussions with international partners including Italy and stakeholders linked to the Arctic Circle initiative.

Dr. Musadik Malik further highlighted the establishment of a Green Tech Hub at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination.

The hub is aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs working on green technologies and sustainable business solutions, with the Minister underscoring the importance of facilitating youth in both green entrepreneurship and research and innovation for practical, scalable environmental solutions.

Ms. Marriott briefed the Minister on the United Kingdom's youth entrepreneurship programmes and ongoing projects being implemented in Pakistan through the British High Commission, with a focus on climate resilience and green solutions.

Strengthening early warning systems and enhancing preparedness for climate-related disasters were also discussed during the meeting.

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