International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation on Climate Challenges at the IRS Seminar on Resource-Conflict Nexus

(ISLAMABAD) April 21, 2025 Secretary General of the International Parliamentarians’ Congress (IPC), (Senator) Ms. Sitara Ayaz chaired the first of the series of Pre COP 30 seminars at the Institute of the Regional Studies, Islamabad. Under the theme “Strengthening Regional Climate Resilience” the event marked a key step in the build-up to COP30 Climate Summit, being held in Belém Brasil on November 6th and 7th 2025, Today’s event focused on the critical intersection of climate change, resource scarcity, and conflict in the region. State Minister of State for Climate Change, Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, was the Guest of Honour, and (Senator) Ms. Sitara Ayaz, Secretary General of IPC, was the Chair of the session. The seminar brought together experts, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the region to address the growing climate security risks emerging from conflicts, environmental degradation and resource scarcity. (Senator) Ms. Sitara Ayaz, Secretary General of IPC, emphasized the urgent need for regional cooperation on shared environmental challenges. She underscored issues such as melting glaciers, heatwaves, and smog that transcend borders. She called for greater engagement of parliamentarians to ensure that respective national strategies reflect the realities of a rapidly witnessed global warming in an increasingly fragmented world. “Climate has no borders,” she stated, highlighting the role of legislatures and subject experts in shaping effective responses to climate threats. Minister of State for Climate Change, Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal, spoke on Pakistan’s climate diplomacy priorities, underlining key national initiatives such as the Carbon Market Policy 2024, National Adaptation Plan 2025, Green Taxonomy 2025, and innovative blended finance models. She called for climate justice, regional task forces led by think tanks like IRS, and a renewed focus on finance and agency for the Global South in the run-up to COP 30 Climate Summit. Ambassador Johar Saleem, President of Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) reiterated the importance of institutional dialogue and stressed that effective resource distribution, governance, and conflict mitigation are essential in today’s climate landscape. Distinguished speakers of this important seminar included Dr. Khalid Mahmood Shafi, Dr. Abdul Hadi Achakzai , Manoj Kumar Jain, Fahim Sardar, and Nadira Panjwani. The International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) is committed to contributing to the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) through international parliamentary dialogue on climate _ temperature resilience, and related subjects under the climate canvas. The legislative of respective countries shall play a significant role for policy makers. The IPC Forum, currently represents legislators (Members of the Parliament) from 63 countries, and remains committed to engage with regional and global partners leading upto the COP 30 event being held this year.

Secretary-General IPC Hosts Dinner Reception in Honor of CICA Secretary-General H.E. Kairat Sarybay

Senator Sitara Ayaz, Secretary-General of the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC), hosted a distinguished dinner reception at Islamabad Club in honor of H.E. Kairat Sarybay, Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA). The event was attended by an esteemed gathering of ambassadors from various countries, business leaders, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan, and other prominent dignitaries. The reception provided a platform for meaningful engagement and the exchange of ideas among international and national stakeholders. In her remarks, Senator Sitara Ayaz emphasized the importance of fostering strong international partnerships and highlighted IPC’s commitment to collaborating with CICA to promote peace, security, and regional cooperation. The evening concluded with a vote of thanks, recognizing the valuable presence of the dignitaries and their contributions to the success of the event. The dinner reception underscored IPC’s dedication to building and strengthening ties with key international partners.

International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) Attends Third Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network (NAM Parliamentary Network) on ‘Revitalizing Parliamentary Action in Combating Climate Change’ in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – March 26, 2024 – The International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) was honored to be invited as an observer to the Third Conference of theNon-Aligned Movement Parliamentary Network (NAM Parliamentary Network)on ‘Revitalizing Parliamentary Action in Combating Climate Change’, held on March 25, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. This significant event took place on the sidelines of the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which convened from March 23-27, 2024. The Assistant Secretary General IPC, Mr. Ijlal Ali Khan, represented the IPC at both events, the Third Conference of NAM and the IPU 148th Assembly. The IPC’s participation in these prestigious events underscores its commitment to addressing global challenges through parliamentary cooperation and action. The IPC received observer status from the Network of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) during the 2nd NAM Conference held in March 2023 in Bahrain. This status has enabled the IPC to actively engage in NAM’s initiatives and collaborate on issues of mutual interest. During the events in Geneva, the IPC engaged in meaningful discussions with officials from both the IPU and the NAM Secretariat. These interactions provided an opportunity to share the IPC’s current activities and explore future collaborations. The IPC remains dedicated to fostering international partnerships and enhancing the role of parliaments in combating climate change and other critical global issues. IPC expressed his gratitude for the invitation and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change. The IPC is committed to working with global partners The IPC looks forward to continuing its engagement with the IPU, NAM, and other international bodies to develop effective parliamentary strategies that address the pressing issue of climate change and further promote sustainable development and effective parliamentary action worldwide.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Climate Global Control Trading LLC UAE and International Parliamentarians’ Congress (IPC), at IPC Secretariat, Islamabad.

A Meeting has been held Between Chief Executive Officer Of Climate Global Control Trading LLC UAE Mr. Maxim Lavrov and Assistant Secretary-General of International Parliamentarians; Congress (IPC) Mr. Ijlal Ali Khan at IPC Secretariat Islamabad to sign an MOU between the organizations on 16th February 2021. The Climate Global Control Trading LLC UAE (CGCT) is dedicated to providing weather modification services around the world. The core idea of CGCT is to ensure that all the countries understand the concept of water security and the effects of climate change on all walks of life. CGCT is a pioneer in introducing Climate Cron which is the monetization of service concept. CGCT believes that through IPC, they can convey their idea to the entire member Parliamentarians of the world and they can make necessary legislative reforms to change the ways humans view climate change. Mother Earth is challenged by insecurities and inequalities of opportunities and resources that continue to trigger threats to humanity and peace in the shape of climate change, ecological depletion, and human rights. IPC endeavours to establish a worldwide network of individual Members of Parliaments across countries, who voluntarily and passionately intend to work in unison to perpetually develop cooperation, synergy, and strategies across parliaments to achieve a prosperous and peaceful world through international dialogues. IPC promotes parliamentary dialogue and oversight of Climate Change and Food Security; Human Rights; Peace, Security, Conflict Resolution, and Interfaith Harmony; Trade, Investment, and Developmental Cooperation. In this manner, IPC and CGCT recognize the importance of mutual collaboration and cooperation to achieve their respective mandate signed an MOU to work together on human rights, water security and climate change.