Action on climate finance and governance is emphasised by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah.

Senior Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has urged Pakistan to act decisively to address the climate emergency and emphasised the crucial role that climate financing plays in attaining climate justice.

He was speaking on Monday at a private institution in Lahore.

Pakistan is the eighth most vulnerable nation to climate change, according to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, underscoring the gravity of the problem.

“From discussing various environmental factors to addressing industrial closures in the 1990s, courts have consistently taken climate emergency cases seriously.”

He emphasised that although there are talks, there is still a lack of implementation, saying, “We haven’t addressed who will ensure execution, nor has climate finance been seriously considered.”

The need of environment money was further emphasised by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, who contended that without it, the climate catastrophe could not be addressed.

The government’s efforts at international forums such as the Conference of the Parties (COP) were lauded, but he also acknowledged the administrative difficulties in the nation.

Pakistan has been hit by a cold wave, yet the markets are still without the popular winter fruit, orange.

According to experts, climate change has negatively impacted the nation’s citrus fruit output, resulting in significant export losses.

Orange shortages have also impacted domestic sales, giving customers fewer options.

Because of the fog and haze this year, Kinnow output is probably going to decrease by 35 percent.

Oranges’ quality and flavour declined as a result of the postponement of the cold weather, which also made them less appealing to buyers.