Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience on World Environment Day, urging collective action at national and international levels to address the growing challenges posed by climate change.
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In his message on World Environment Day, observed on June 5, the prime minister said Pakistan stood with the global community in renewing its determination to protect the environment and secure a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
Referring to this year’s theme, “Climate Action,” he stressed that international cooperation was essential for tackling environmental challenges and reducing the risks associated with climate change. He noted that the world was facing increasingly severe threats, making coordinated global efforts more important than ever.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s Message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2026.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Pakistan joins the global community in reaffirming its unwavering commitment towards environmental protection of the planet.
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— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 5, 2026
The prime minister highlighted the visible impacts of climate change, including devastating floods, prolonged droughts, extreme heatwaves, glacial melting, water shortages and worsening air pollution. He said these challenges demonstrated that climate change was no longer a distant concern but an urgent reality affecting millions of people worldwide.
Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change despite contributing only a small share of global greenhouse gas emissions. He said the country continues to bear significant human and economic losses due to climate-related disasters and environmental degradation.
Reaffirming the government’s environmental agenda, the prime minister said efforts were underway to promote renewable energy, restore forests, conserve biodiversity, improve water management, reduce pollution and encourage climate-smart agriculture. He added that policies aimed at strengthening environmental sustainability and restoring natural ecosystems were being actively implemented.
The prime minister also emphasised the role of young people in building a greener and more climate-resilient Pakistan. He said empowering youth through education, technology and opportunities would help drive innovation and environmental awareness.
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Calling environmental protection a shared responsibility, he urged citizens, institutions, businesses and farmers to adopt sustainable practices, conserve resources and support efforts to build a cleaner, healthier and more resilient future for the country.