PM’s Aide, Romina Khurshid Calls for Global Cooperation, Sustainable Solutions to Tackle Climate Challenges
Islamabad (February 10, 2025) – Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, called for urgent global cooperation and sustainable solutions to address the escalating climate challenges faced by developing countries, particularly those within the African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO). Addressing a training program on "Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation" on Monday, Ms. Romina highlighted the compounded effects of limited financial resources and inadequate infrastructure, which worsen the impact of climate change in AARDO member nations. She pointed out that countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are vulnerable to flooding from glacial melt, while Kenya and Zambia are grappling with severe droughts. Coastal communities in Malaysia and Oman face rising sea levels, and nations like Jordan and Namibia struggle with water scarcity. Ms. Romina stressed the importance of regional collaboration in disaster management and climate change adaptation. She expressed confidence that the training program, organized by the Akhtar Hameed Khan National Centre for Rural Development (AHKNCRD) in collaboration with AARDO, would provide participants with essential skills to implement effective climate adaptation strategies.