Pakistan’s Drive to Tackle Climate Change

One of the 10 nations most susceptible to the effects of climate change is Pakistan. Pakistan, however, contributes a very small amount to global carbon emissions—less than 1%. The nation is dealing with several difficulties as a result of climate change, including:

In response to these challenges, Pakistan is taking steps to address the impacts of climate change, such as investing in renewable energy, including halting coal production, improving water management, and initiating the Billion Tree Tsunami project, which was launched by Imran Khan. Additionally, the country is developing early warning systems for natural disasters. However, more action is needed to ensure that the country is prepared to face the growing threats posed by climate change.

Pakistan’s Vulnerability to Climate Change Threats

The important climate change threats to Pakistan are:

  1. Considerable increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events,

coupled with erratic monsoon rains, causing frequent and intense floods and droughts;

  1. Projected recession of the Hindu Kush- Karakoram-Himalayan(HKH) glaciers due to

global warming and black carbon so to deposits from indigenous and trans-boundary

pollution sources, threatening water inflows into the Indus River System(IRS);

  1. Increased siltation of major dams caused by more frequent and intense rains in the

catchment areas and subsequent floods;

  1. Rising temperatures resulting in enhanced heat and water-stressed conditions,

particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to reduced agricultural productivity;

  1. Increasing air pollution from agriculture, transport and industry resulting into smog

inflicting huge loss to aviation, reduced mobility, loss of lives in accidents due to poor

visibility and health hazard;

  1. Further decrease in the already scanty forest cover, from too rapid change in climatic

conditions to allow natural migration of adversely affected plant species and wildlife

habitat;

  1. Increased intrusion of saline water in the Indus delta, adversely affecting coastal

agriculture, mangroves and the breeding grounds of fish;

  1. Threat to coastal areas due to projected sea level rise and increased cyclonic activity

due to higher sea surface temperatures;

  1. Increased stress between the upper and lower riparian regions in relation to sharing of

water resources;

  1. Increased health risks and climate change induced migration.

The above threats may lead to major survival concerns for Pakistan, particularly in relation to the country’s water security, food security and energy security.

How does Pakistan tackle the effects of Climate change?

Pakistan, like many other countries, is facing significant challenges due to the impacts of climate change. To tackle these challenges, the country can take a range of actions, including:

Water Resource Drive

Legislative Drive

Technology Drive

Health Drive

Forest Drive

Biodiversity Drive

In conclusion, tackling the impacts of climate change in Pakistan requires a comprehensive approach that involves a range of actions, including reducing emissions, improving resilience, and promoting sustainable practices. With concerted effort and international cooperation, it is possible to reduce the destruction caused by climate change and build a more sustainable future for the country and its people.

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