December 3, 2024
In Pakistan, the impact of climate change is no longer a distant threat but a reality that we have been forced to engage with head on. The devastating floods of 2022 left one-third of the country submerged and impacted nearly 33 million of our fellow countrymen.
Despite being one of the lowest contributors (0.9%) of greenhouse gas emissions globally, Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impact of climate change.
The rich tapestry of landscapes, from the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the fertile plains of the Indus Valley are under threat, as rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events take their toll. (more)