British diplomat Jo Moir highlights key area for climate journalists

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Jo Moir, Development Director at the British High Commission, has highlighted key area for reporting for the climate journalists.

Speaking at a Climate Journalist workshop, she acknowledged the challenges faced by journalists covering climate stories.

She highlighted three main areas for climate journalists to concentrate their reporting on: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), climate financing, and the preservation of glaciers.

Jo Moir said that Pakistani journalists play a vital role in emphasizing climate action and ensuring the government remains accountable for its promises.

The core of conversations about addressing climate change lies in the nationally Determined Contributions. Journalists have a vital function in monitoring these pledges and making sure nations are held responsible, particularly when goals begin to falter,” she stated.

She pointed out that climate finance is the second vital element. “This topic is technical and pertains to global climate financing, climate discussions, and the involvement of private sector investments.”

It is crucial that financial obligations for climate action are fulfilled and resources are used efficiently. The third crucial concern relevant to Pakistan is the preservation of glaciers. Moir emphasized that the UN has proclaimed this year as the International Year of Glacial Preservation.

“Pakistan, home to 7,000 glaciers, confronts significant issues like quick glacial melting, glacial lake outburst floods, and a lack of water.” These have a direct effect on communities, highlighting the need to raise these concerns on a global scale.

She emphasized the significance of elevating young people’s voices in climate journalism. “Adolescents are taking on a world that requires immediate action.”