On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to global efforts aimed at reducing disaster risk, vulnerability, and losses.
In his message, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister emphasized that reducing disaster risk is essential not only for humanitarian reasons but also for achieving sustainable development and building climate resilience.
He noted that in recent years, Pakistan has endured devastating impacts of climate-induced disasters—from unprecedented floods such as those in 2022, to recurring droughts and heatwaves. The recent intense monsoon rainfall, which resulted in the loss of lives and livelihoods, served as yet another stark reminder of the immense burden Pakistan continues to bear due to climate change.
“These experiences have strengthened our resolve to focus on proactive, technology-driven, and inclusive disaster risk management,” he said.
Guided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2025–2030, Pakistan is pursuing a comprehensive, multi-hazard approach that emphasizes prevention, preparedness, and resilience-building at the national, provincial, and district levels.
Aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), Pakistan’s policies prioritize strengthening early warning systems, advancing anticipatory action, integrating risk reduction into development planning, and leveraging innovation and technology to better anticipate and manage emerging risks.
The Deputy Prime Minister also urged the international community to strengthen cooperation, enhance technology transfer, and augment financing mechanisms to enable developing countries to mitigate and adapt to the accelerating impacts of climate change.
On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Pakistan expressed solidarity with all nations in reaffirming the collective responsibility to build a safer, more resilient, and sustainable world.
