Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has underlined the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle the intensifying climate crisis. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad regarding the preparation for the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP29 to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan next month. The Minister highlighted Pakistan's critical vulnerability to climate impacts, with recent floods positioning the country as a pivotal case study on the frontlines of climate resilience and adaptation. He said, despite the devastating floods of 2010 and 2022, Pakistani nation has shown unparalleled perseverance. Yet, the scale of these challenges exceeds our capacity, requiring immediate global support. In the context of COP 2024, Ahsan Iqbal stressed the need to mobilize policy measures to promote regional cooperation. He directed the organization of a roundtable conference involving environmental experts, international specialists, and organizations to explore collaborative environmental solutions. Source: Ra dio Pakistan