ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exploring the use of science diplomacy to strengthen evidence-based climate policymaking as the country faces increasingly severe climate risks, the climate change ministry said on Wednesday.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik discussed the approach with Alexis Roig, chief executive officer of Barcelona-based SciTech DiploHub, an organization that works with governments to integrate scientific expertise into public policy, according to an official statement.
The discussions come as Pakistan grapples with intensifying climate impacts, including frequent heatwaves, extreme rainfall, floods, droughts, storms and cyclones. The country is investing in climate resilience after devastating floods in 2022 and 2025 displaced millions, destroyed homes, infrastructure and farmland, and caused multi-billion-dollar economic losses, the government says.
“The discussions focused on leveraging Pakistan’s local knowledge and research resources, while underscoring the importance of science-based and evidence-driven policymaking,” the statement said.
“The development of structured training and fellowship programs, including models to place scientists within government ministries, was also explored to enhance policy formulation and implementation.”
According to the statement, both sides agreed to jointly develop a roadmap within a week outlining future areas of collaboration, including mobilizing climate scientists, supporting climate finance efforts and establishing scientific advisory frameworks.
Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, despite contributing less than one percent to global carbon emissions.
