{"id":20842,"date":"2024-11-05T11:13:34","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=20842"},"modified":"2024-11-05T11:13:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T11:13:34","slug":"business-leaders-role-in-achieving-sustainable-development-crucial-romina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=20842","title":{"rendered":"Business leaders\u2019 role in achieving sustainable development crucial, Romina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Islamabad :  Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that the present government is committed to boost collaboration with various stakeholders involving countries and non-governmental organizations for achieving sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A high-profile six-member delegation from Yuanhe Holdings and the Green and Low-Carbon Committee of the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), she emphasized that engaging with development partners and countries with sound technical know-how, technology, and expertise in implementation of the UN\u2019s sustainable development goals is present government\u2019s top agenda, aiming to achieve poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, gender empowerment and other socio-economic development related goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIEF delegation was led by its Dr. Ma Chengliang, senior advisor of the Green and Low-carbon Committee met PM\u2019s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam at the climate change and environmental coordination ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides expressed commitment to collaborate for achieving sustainable development  in Pakistan through joint working in areas including environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction, poverty reduction and gender development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIEF is a global nonprofit, non-partisan organization with headquarters in Beijing and connects top business leaders from China, Europe, Australasia, Arab and Africa from across industries, continents and cultures through meaningful engagements, such as the Sino-European Entrepreneurs Summit, the Sino-Australasian Entrepreneurs Summit, the China-Africa Investment Forum, the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Summit, the China-Arab Entrepreneurs Summit, the Sino-Japan Entrepreneurs Summit, as well as a broad range of ongoing programmes around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM\u2019s climate aide said that the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif-led government strongly believes in collaboration with various governments, private sector, civil society organisations and academia and development partners through joint multi-stakeholder engagement for achieving common goals of environmental sustainability, climate resilience and socio-economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She remarked, \u201cCollaboration at any level and in any form for sustainable development is essential to address the interconnected challenges facing our world, such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and the depletion of natural resources. It involves working together across sectors, borders, and disciplines to create long-term solutions that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEffective collaboration can significantly help leverage resources, knowledge, and expertise to tackle complex global issues such as climate change, health, and inequality,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the unprecedented significance of inclusive development through collaborations, PM\u2019s climate aide said further that inclusivity is a crucial for achieving sustainable development. However, collaboration must be participatory, ensuring that all voices, especially those of marginalized, resource-poor communities, are heard and considered in decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romina Khurshid Alam said that for leveraging ethnology and innovation is vital to achieving sustainable development goals. Because, technology and innovation play vital roles in tackling environmental sustainability and climate change challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom renewable energy technologies to data-driven decision-making tools, innovation can drive efficiency and create new opportunities. Collaboration between the tech sector, research institutions, and governments can accelerate the development and deployment of sustainable technologies,\u201d PM climate aide remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIEF delegation head Dr. Ma Chengliang lauded the present government\u2019s vision for environmentally-sustainable and climate-resilience Pakistan and the initiatives launched for achieving the vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growing recognition of the business case for sustainability is driving a shift in how companies view their roles in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 He said, “Integrate sustainability into business operations help increased operational efficiencies, improved brand reputation and enhanced employee engagement. Besides,, sustainability is becoming a key factor in consumer purchasing decisions, with many individuals actively seeking products and services from companies committed to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are at a critical juncture,\u201d said Dr. Ma Chengliang, the SIEF\u2019s senior advisor said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe hope our collaboration with Pakistan and its business community would lead to exploiting available opportunities for joint benefits address various socio-economic and environmental challenges, but also help unlock new business opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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