Pakistan-Belarus partnership for eco-tourism and biodiversity

November 26, 2024 (MLN): Pakistan and Belarus aim to strengthen climate change adaptation and resilience by launching joint initiatives to address the growing impacts of global warming, particularly floods, heatwaves, droughts, and groundwater depletion.

PM's Coordinator on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, and Belarusian Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Sergey Maslyak met on Monday and agreed to enhance cooperation on environmental sustainability, including eco-tourism, water conservation, green technology, and biodiversity.

Romina Khurshid Alam also called for joint efforts in policy development to align strategies with international standards, aiming to bolster sustainable climate development in Pakistan.

Collaborative initiatives between the two countries will collaborate on biodiversity conservation, focusing on restoring native species in Pakistan and improving ecosystem stability.

She also stressed the importance of preserving natural resources for achieving environmental sustainability goals.

She further suggested that Belarus's innovative approaches could assist Pakistan in managing its diverse climate actions.

Romina Khurshid emphasized Pakistan's interest in collaborating with Belarus on technical know-how, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to advance green education and environmental awareness.

Both the countries discussed development and protection of ecological tourism within protected areas like nature reserves, national parks, and nature reservations.

Romina Khurshid advocated for collaborative policy development with international standards and emphasized the importance of international collaboration in shaping environmental policies

She also emphasized the need for improving regulatory frameworks to strengthen environmental governance, ensuring that both nations can better achieve their sustainability goals.

Sergey Maslyak said Belarus's experience in environmental monitoring can complement Pakistan's efforts to implement eco-friendly policies and practices.

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