Green skills need results, not more workshops: Malik
In Islamabad, the climate minister urged certifications, research partnerships and a proposed $10 million innovation fund as a green skills project closed.
Climate Minister Musadik Malik said Pakistan should judge green skills by what people learn and use, not by workshop or meeting counts.
He backed recognised certifications, university partnerships and a proposed $10 million fund for young researchers and entrepreneurs.
NAVTTC said more than 12 of its over 200 trades relate to green skills and pledged to act on experts’ recommendations.
SDPI noted there is still no formal national green skills programme, though skills are spreading informally in solar and e-bikes.
Speakers proposed a National Green Skills Development Council and a five-year framework under Uraan ahead of COP31.