ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for fair access to green financing and technology transfer for developing nations, as negotiations intensify on the proposed Global Plastics Treaty.
Chairing a high-level briefing in Geneva on the sidelines of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2), Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik urged the international community to ensure equity in climate and environmental agreements. Delegations from Bangladesh, Egypt, Tajikistan, Malaysia, and Sudan attended the session.
Dr Malik cautioned that the world’s poorest nations are being left behind in the fight against plastic pollution. “Those consuming the most plastic get the largest share of green financing, while developing countries bear the harshest environmental and socio-economic impacts,” he said.
He stressed that the treaty must embed provisions for technology transfer, capacity building, and financing mechanisms that prioritise the countries most vulnerable to climate change and pollution.
Officials noted that Pakistan is rallying regional support to ensure the final agreement not only addresses plastic waste but also reflects the principle of equity and shared responsibility in global environmental governance.
