ISLAMABAD: The second edition of the Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference, held by DawnMedia, concluded in Islamabad on Thursday after two days of discussions on climate resilience, climate finance and equitable policymaking.
The conference brought together policymakers parliamentarians, international organisations and climate experts to examine Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities and the reforms needed to strengthen climate resilience.
Across both days, speakers stressed that climate change was no longer solely an environmental issue, but a broader economic and development challenge requiring coordinated implementation, regional cooperation and long-term planning.
Discussions highlighted the need for climate-responsive urban planning, investment in energy infrastructure, stronger inclusion of vulnerable communities in policymaking, and greater regional collaboration on shared environmental challenges.
The day featured addresses and discussions involving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Romina Khurshid Alam, Mohamed Yahya, Shehzad Roy, Sharmila Faruqui, representatives from the UN, UNEP, WHO, Unicef, IFAD, IRENA, IEEFA, SECP, and others.
In her closing remarks, Dawn CEO Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani thanked speakers, partners, guests and the media for contributing to the conference and helping bring visibility to climate issues.
She said the discussions over the two days reinforced that climate change was now a present reality, with Day 1 focusing on its impact on agriculture, water systems and livelihoods, while Day 2 centred on implementation, resilience and equitable climate action.
Highlighting the role of journalism in climate discourse, she said: “At DawnMedia, we recognise that the role of media in this space is essential. Breathe Pakistan is not just about convening conversations but sustaining them and driving accountability.”
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