Maria Imran 
Musadik Malik glacier research was at the heart of the Pre-COP31 Dialogue in Islamabad, where the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination called for global cooperation on glacier and mountain science. The event, titled From Paris to Antalya: Building Bridges Between the Arctic and the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya Region, was held at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad.
Musadik Malik Glacier Research Call at Pre-COP31 Dialogue
The fast melting of glaciers in mountain systems such as the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya range and the Arctic was an early warning of wider global climate risks, Malik said. The first blow strikes the mountains, he said.
Pakistan’s Glacier Monitoring and Partnerships
Pakistan has identified around 13,500 glaciers and is closely tracking risks related to glacial lake outburst floods. Also, Malik said, Germany, France and the United Kingdom have cooperation and joint glacier studies with Italy.
That record of scientific cooperation is in keeping with a broader pattern of recognition, as when the UN chief praised Pakistan for disaster management and climate resilience. Technology is also advancing with early warning and integrated data feeding into readiness across the country.
Community Action and Food Security
Similarly, the EWCA Islamabad tree plantation drive at the university is a demonstration of how institutions and youth can play their role in making the environment greener.
Climate pressures are also coming to the farm. Water scarcity and climate challenges are also affecting food security. Pakistan has also shared practical lessons abroad. Senators presented the country’s fiscal federalism experience in Manila.
Equitable Climate Finance and Shared Research
Malik noted that existing funds are still largely concentrated in the large emitting economies and called for more equitable climate financing. He suggested a Green Virtual University to promote international scientific research, a specific fund to support green technology start-ups, and a Green Cloud platform to facilitate the sharing of publicly funded research.
Such proposals could improve access to climate science for countries on the front lines of mountain and water risks. Clear governance, open data standards and transparent funding criteria would determine if the ideas were turned into shared benefits. Pakistan, with its expertise in glaciers and international partnerships, is well placed to lead the debate.
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