Breathe Pakistan 2026: Need for multi-sectoral approach towards climate action highlighted

The second Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference concluded in Islamabad on Thursday, with experts calling for a multi-sectoral approach towards climate action and stressing the need to engage women and the youth. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need for coordinated, locally grounded, and globally informed responses. The two-day conference, organised by Dawn Media, brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across sectors to examine intersecting challenges and chart a path forward. Today, stakeholders from the development and private sectors, civil society members, energy experts, among others, gathered to frame a walkable pathway for a sustainable and adaptive future for Pakistan. On the first day, federal ministers, government officials, business leaders, and agriculture and water experts were among the various speakers who presented their perspectives on tackling the climate crisis. View the full agenda here. 5:30pm — Conference concludes 5:22pm — ‘Internal stability, regional calm, global cooperation needed to achieve climate agenda’ Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani speaks at Breathe Pakistan conference. — White Star/ Tanveer Shahzad Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, appearing for this year’s Breathe Pakistan as well, said Pakistan was braving the challenge with resilience and resolve. He stressed that to achieve climate, food and economic security, “internal stability, regional calm, and global cooperation” were needed. “Without peace, no climate agenda can succeed,” he said. The Senate chairman declared, “Pakistan is leading by example. We are strengthening resilience across energy, food, and agricultural sectors, mobilising climate finance and expanding partnerships.” “Climate resilience must reach the last mile, protecting farmers, families and communities, not just filling policy documents,” Gilani said, reaffirmi