ISLAMABAD, Monday, January 26, 2026 (WNP): Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Maja Mortensen, on Monday called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik, with both sides holding wide-ranging discussions on science diplomacy, climate cooperation, and evolving global political challenges.

The meeting featured an in-depth exchange of views on the growing importance of science diplomacy in today’s international political landscape and the need for closer collaboration to advance effective climate action.

Dr. Malik highlighted that countries of the Global South continue to bear a disproportionate impact of climate change despite contributing far less to global greenhouse gas emissions.

He noted that nearly 70 per cent of global emissions originate from just ten countries, which collectively receive about 85 per cent of global green financing—an imbalance he said underscores the urgency of climate justice and equitable access to climate finance.

The minister commended the Nordic countries for their strong social welfare models and progressive environmental policies, expressing Pakistan’s interest in learning from Denmark’s experience in sustainable development and climate governance.

He also briefed the Danish envoy on Pakistan’s plans to establish a Green University dedicated to climate-focused research and innovation. The initiative, he said, aims to foster joint research projects, as well as student and faculty exchange programmes with leading international universities to strengthen capacity in climate science and policy.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of climate action and science diplomacy, and agreed to remain engaged to translate shared objectives into practical collaboration.