Climate change is an inevitable challenge to the whole world, a problem that has exceeded its boundaries and raised concerns for the future security of mankind, particularly in states like Pakistan. It is a threat that needs to be tackled first. According to the reports of the United Nations, Pakistan is the 5th most vulnerable country to climate challenges. Amid economic uncertainty, the incremental inflation rate, and the lack of resources, Pakistan is stranded between shifting priorities. Recent devastations in Pakistan, owing to climate catastrophes, call for immediate and effective policy plans so that the blow to infrastructure and life can be controlled.
Pakistan: Bearing the Brunt of Global WarmingPakistan is blessed with natural landscapes, but this diversity brings divergent climate problems as it has witnessed a series of catastrophic floods and the speedy melting of glaciers. Unfortunately, a country like Pakistan only contributes 0.93% to global carbon emissions but faces detrimental effects. Since the flood of 2022, Pakistan has suffered an economic loss of over 30 billion USD and millions of climate-induced displacements. Climate challenges are expected to rise, both in numbers and severity as well. Ill-preparedness for the looming crises can deal unbearable damage to the........