Rich nations should help poor countries tackle climate change: Imran Khan.
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday called on rich countries to tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions and help poorer nations tackle the challenge.
Khan spoke at an event held around World Environment Day, hosted by Pakistan this year in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program.
"This is an opportunity for the world to pave its way. We now have the next decade of ecological restoration," Khan said.
He said although Pakistan's contribution to carbon emissions was relatively low compared to developed countries, the country was one of the most vulnerable to climate change.
"Pakistan's contribution to climate change and climate change is small. Wealthier nations, which are more involved, have a greater responsibility to provide funding for those like us so that we can fight climate change," he said.
"Countries that are the biggest contributors to pollution and resources should support those who are trying to combat climate change," he said.
Khan also commended UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for repeating the message that a developed country should take responsibility and help resource-poor countries when it comes to combating global warming.
Commenting on the steps taken by Pakistan to address this challenge, he said the country aims to produce 60% of clean energy by 2030.
Khan said one billion trees have been planted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the government will achieve its goal of planting 10 billion trees in the next five years.
"If we achieve our goal of planting 10 billion trees, it will have a huge impact on people, the country and the economy," he said, urging people to take part in the campaign.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose message was read by the country's ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong, praised Pakistan's response to climate change.
Xi Jinping said his country was ready to work with Pakistan and other countries to give new impetus to environmental management around the world and contribute to a clean and prosperous country.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered his message praising Prime Minister Khan for his work of planting ten billion trees and called it a massive forest campaign.
UN Secretary-General Guterres in his inaugural address said in the next ten years it would be the last chance to prevent a catastrophic climate catastrophe, restore the deadly tide of pollution and end the loss of species.
"Ultimately we must make peace with nature and secure a better future for all," he said.
Earlier, Khan in a tweet urged "the world to join hands to protect the environment and re-engage with Nature".
He said Pakistan was fully committed to playing a leading role in restoring the ecosystem.
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