Climate change is no longer a distant warning. It is a lived reality reshaping weather systems, economies, and human security across the globe. For Pakistan, and particularly for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, its effects are immediate and intensifying.

The KP Chief Minister noted that the province faces a growing spectrum of climate related risks, including riverine and flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods, prolonged droughts, heatwaves, urban flooding, and the spread of vector borne diseases. He warned that the scale and frequency of these events are expected to increase further, requiring urgent and sustained action.

“Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is a present and accelerating reality,” the message stated.

At the same time, the Chief Minister emphasised that vulnerability does not define Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone. The province, he said, has emerged as a leading example of environmental action in Pakistan, particularly in forest restoration and climate resilience.

“Our forests are not simply natural assets, they are ecological infrastructure that sustains biodiversity, regulates climate systems, and supports livelihoods,” he said.

Recalling progress since 2013, he highlighted large........

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