Pakistan’s planning minister Ahsan Iqbal is giving a big thumbs-up 👍 to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for ramping up green development, a theme front and center at this year’s SCO summit in Tianjin. In a chat with CGTN Digital’s Shen Shiwei, Iqbal highlighted how smart seed technology and modern farming can help farmers from Islamabad to Phnom Penh adapt to a changing climate.
"I hope that under the SCO, we will be able to further promote cooperation between Pakistan and member states and particularly the Chinese mainland to learn from the best practices of new seeds development, modernizing agriculture to mitigate the risks and the dangers of climate change," he said.
For young agripreneurs in South and Southeast Asia, this is exciting news. Imagine drone-powered seed planting in your paddy fields, or mobile apps that track soil health in real time 🌾📱. By swapping out old seed varieties for climate-resilient ones, farmers can boost yields and protect crops from extreme weather – think more rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival or biryani staples in your local dhaba 🍚😊.
The SCO network spans from Central Asia to the Chinese mainland and beyond, offering a platform to share tech hacks like drought-tolerant rice or precision irrigation. It’s all about tapping into each other’s strengths – from smart sensors in Karachi to agri-drones in Hanoi.
As climate risks grow, cross-border teamwork through the SCO can help emerging professionals and farmers alike stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re coding an app to monitor nitrogen levels or dreaming up a solar-powered greenhouse, these green initiatives could spark the next sustainable startup 🚀💚.
Stay tuned as the SCO summit unfolds in Tianjin – this green revolution might just reshape how we grow food across our region. 🌍✨
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Pakistani minister praises SCO for advancing green development
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