How PAK Can Lead Climate Innovation | Sohail Malik on Climate Finance, Startups & Youth Empowerment

In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Bashir Khan sits down with Dr. Sohail Malik, a global development economist and climate finance expert, who shares his incredible journey — from working with international organizations across the UK, Korea, and the Middle East to leading Pakistan’s first private sector climate innovation initiative.

🎯 This interview dives deep into:

The creation and mission of the Climate Resource Coordination Centre (CRCC)

Why Pakistan lags behind in tapping into climate finance despite leading in green projects like solar energy, hydro, and the Billion Tree Tsunami

The challenges of development vs. climate finance, and how climate financing is competitive and impact-driven

Launching Pakistan’s first $50 million GCF-funded private sector climate venture — Clima Ventures

How youth, engineers, and mid-career professionals can turn ideas into green businesses

Why climate innovation must come from within Pakistan: “Made in, Made by, Made for Pakistan”

💡 Sohail Malik urges the youth: “Don't fear failure. The future belongs to climate ventures, not just degrees.”

🚀 If you’re a student, environmentalist, policymaker, or entrepreneur — this is a must-watch. Learn how Pakistan can unlock global climate funds and create homegrown green solutions through bold ideas and strong climate rationale.

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