Islamabad : Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Rozina Khurshid Alam on Saturday emphasised the urgent need to integrate climate resilience into the country's food systems.
“Climate-smart agriculture, efficient resource utilisation and reduced wastage are key to long-term food security,” she told commerce minister Jam Kamal Khan in a meeting here.
Rozina said the government was focusing on promoting behavioural change, energy conservation and environmentally responsible practices across industries.
With a delegation representing Pakistan’s food chain sector also in attendance, the meeting focused on aligning Pakistan’s trade and climate policies to ensure a resilient, efficient and sustainable food supply chain amid evolving global and domestic challenges.
Participants noted that while food availability and accessibility remain relatively stable, affordability and supply chain efficiency require immediate attention. The delegation stressed the importance of minimising disruptions to essential industries, particularly the dairy and food sectors, which are highly sensitive to energy fluctuations and logistical inefficiencies.
Minister Jam Kamal Khan underscored the government’s commitment to keeping economic activity uninterrupted, especially in critical sectors, while promoting smarter energy utilisation and improved logistics management. He noted that sustainable growth in trade depends on strengthening domestic supply chains and enhancing coordination between federal and provincial stakeholders.
The meeting also explored fuel consumption patterns, transport inefficiencies and optimised freight systems, including better utilisation of trucking capacity and greater reliance on rail networks.
Both sides agreed that policy measures should prioritise efficiency improvements rather than restrictive approaches, ensuring that economic momentum is maintained.
Special attention was given to alternative mobility solutions, digital supply chain management and public-private collaboration to boost productivity while reducing environmental impact.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on developing a coordinated framework between commerce and climate institutions, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s food systems, supporting industry continuity and advancing sustainable economic growth.
