KARACHI: Ambassador at Large for Global Peace & Human Rights Allama Mohammad Ahsan Siddiqui said on Thursday the world’s youth is our greatest source of hope for global challenges like climate change, gender inequality, social justice & human rights.Our future is in danger and we don’t have time, we have the solutions and we need Climate Action Now.
Youth is our greatest source of hope for global challenges like climate change, gender inequality, social justice & human rights. The Paris Agreement must be fully implemented. Global Peace Ambassador & Interfaith Harmony Imam Allama Ahsan Siddiqui
He expressed these views while addressing the as a Chief Guest “Climate Change COP26 and Youth Responsibility Conference”, held in Karachi local hotel. Global Peace Ambassador & Human Rights Allama Mohammad Ahsan Siddiqui Chairman Interfaith Commission for Peace & Harmony (ICPH) said that young people are not only victims of climate change. They are also valuable contributors to climate’s action. Nobody talk about loss and damages caused by climate change. We cannot adapt to loss of tradition, loss of history, starvation, extinction.he said that definitely the commencement of great initiatives to come as it relates to the climate’s crisis by ensuring that a more regenerative approach is taken to this issue to facilitate a more sustainable planet Earth.
Global Peace Ambassador reminded the participants that “commitments made under the Paris Agreement must be fully implemented. As COP26 draws nearer, we welcome the “Glasgow Declaration” and the strong commitment and leadership shown by faith and belief communities, who are often at the forefront of action to tackle the climate’s emergency.
He further saidPakistan is the most effected by Climate Change Youth 2030.Pakistan’s contribution to the global emissions is negligible yet we’re one of the 10 most vulnerable countries to the effects of the climate change to world. Pakistan started its fight against climate change a lot earlier. We’re lucky to have such talented youth to collaborate with the Interfaith Commission for Peace & Harmony (ICPH) and Government of Pakistan. Pakistan’s efforts in preserving and protecting natural beauty and fighting climate change have been globally recognized. From fighting climate change to ensuring peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the lead and now World leaders are appreciating Pakistan’s responsible role. The responsibility of the future of every country is laid on the shoulder of its youth. We the youth of Pakistan is responsible for our country.It all starts with education and raising awareness especially with young people. We are happy to be championing this in schools, Madrasas, universities and communities through our Green Pakistan driveand Green Earth Initiative.We believe that academia has an important role to play in mobilizing youth for Climate Action.
Chairman ICPH said that His EminencePope Francis praises young climate activists for challenging the “adult world” Addressing a youth environmental summit in Milan, Italy he said climate change by building a culture of care: “We are not enemies. We are not different. We are all in this cosmic harmony.Thank you His Eminence Pope Francis Pope Francis for backing these young ones and for backing their future and the Earth at Pre-COP26 in Milan, Italy.
The Ambassador Allaam Ahsan Siddiqui said Climate diplomacy would be the most important aspect of bilateral and multilateral engagements in future but it required careful diplomacy and inspired leadership to leverage cooperation at both regional and international levels.We need to focus on trade cooperation, cultural as well as youth cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Climate change is one of the agenda and we have many prospects of cooperation with UK.
Ambassador at Large for Global Peace & Human Rights / ICPH Chairman said that Albaraka Trust International and Interfaith Commission for Peace & Harmony (ICPH) is encouraging people to rethink their relationship to climate change and put pressure on leaders to push for the best outcomes in negotiations this November.Interfaith Commission for Peace & Harmony (ICPH) and Albaraka Trust International commitment to play the leadership role in addressing climate change and called on world leaders for urgent need of raising ambition for climate action.
