Islamabad:Minister for Climate Change Musadik Malik has highlighted the urgent need for preparedness and the adoption of modern technology to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change.

According to Radio Pakistan, Malik, speaking at a conference in Islamabad, emphasized the significance of satellite-based monitoring systems in understanding climate patterns and assessing environmental changes.

The Minister also announced a ten-million-dollar start-up fund launched by the government to foster green innovation. This fund aims to support young people in developing innovative solutions for climate-related issues. Malik encouraged universities and young individuals to engage in competitions and hackathons designed to create technology-based solutions for these challenges.