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Maryam Nawaz Heads to COP30 to Showcase Punjab’s Climate Agenda, Seek Partnerships

The visit aims to turn provincial clean‑energy and conservation plans into climate finance and technical support.

Overview

  • The Punjab chief minister departed for Belém to attend the UN climate summit, with Senior Environment Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb accompanying her.
  • She is slated to brief delegates on Suthra Punjab, the e‑mobility transition, clean energy, air quality measures, and wildlife and biodiversity reforms, including an address on climate‑resilient regional leadership.
  • Her schedule includes meetings with top officials from the AIIB, ADB, the World Bank’s climate team, the Global Green Growth Institute, and UNDP to pursue collaboration and funding.
  • Ahead of the trip, a delegation of Chinese investors conveyed strong interest in Punjab, as the government promoted its Zero Time to Start policy, tax holidays, import duty relief, and fully online business setup.
  • Maryam Nawaz also highlighted planned projects such as glass trains, high‑speed rail and a major medical district, while reiterating a law‑and‑order stance and citing welfare payouts to millions of residents.