Climate change and us
Climate change refers to rapid changes in the Earth’s natural weather conditions, such as increased temperature, increased intensity of storms, unpredictable nature of rainfall, and other weather disturbances. Pakistan is severely affected by the effects of climate change, which is having a profound impact on its agriculture, economy, and public life.
Climate change and us
Temperatures are continuously increasing in Pakistan, affecting not only human health but also crop production. Heat waves are becoming more intense, leading to health problems such as heat stroke, dehydration and crop destruction. Due to climate change, floods are increasing in intensity in Pakistan. Monsoon rains are becoming unpredictably heavy, resulting in widespread flooding. A case in point is the 2010 floods, which displaced millions of people and destroyed agricultural land across the country.
Much of Pakistan is arid or semi-arid, and the effects of climate change are increasing water scarcity and drought. Especially in Sindh and Balochistan, agricultural production is severely damaged, and farmers face severe water shortages.
Climate changes, such as abnormal temperatures and unpredictable rains, are adversely affecting agricultural production. A large part of Pakistan’s economy depends on agriculture, and when crop production is affected, it not only worsens the plight of farmers but also burdens the economy. Pakistan has taken various measures to reduce the effects of climate change. The government has formulated a policy to deal with global climate change and has also made efforts to secure global climate funds. In addition, afforestation, water conservation measures, and renewable energy sources are being promoted through various projects.
Climate change is a serious challenge for Pakistan which requires global cooperation and measures for sustainable development in the country. The government, people, and international organizations must work together to mitigate the effects of climate change and provide a safe and sustainable environment for Pakistan’s future generations. To solve this serious problem, the “Conference of Parties” COP 29 is going on in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The heads of more than 80 countries are participating in this conference. Our Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar are also present.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said in his address that Pakistan is among the 10 countries most affected by climate change and the 2022 floods will reduce GDP by 4% and damage more than 30 billion dollars. He emphasized the need for affordable and accessible climate finance to tackle the climate crisis and said that the bulk of climate finance remains in developed countries while developing countries face high interest rates. He also stressed the need to promote reforms in international financial institutions, issuance of loans in local currency and currency swaps.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that Pakistan spends 20 percent of its annual public sector program on climate responsive investment and is ready to increase cooperation with the international community for climate action. Referring to Pakistan’s National Climate Finance Strategy, he said that it aims to promote mitigation and adaptation measures through effective use of climate finance.
In the ongoing COP 29 conference in Baku, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also argued Pakistan’s case and said that Pakistan was and is being severely affected by climate change. A climate finance round table conference was also held under the hosting of Pakistan. Addressing COP-29, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that we are facing problems like climate change. He stressed that developing countries need 6 thousand billion dollars by 2030, developed countries have to come forward to deal with climate change. Despite promises and assurances made over the years, the gap continues to widen. Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had to face two disastrous floods in the recent past, Pakistan has not been able to recover from the damage caused by the floods. He stressed the need to follow the UN framework to deal with climate change, saying that developed countries must allocate funds according to the UN framework.
In his speech at the COP, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for funding to combat climate change, warning that humanity will pay the price if it is not done. We are in the final stages of achieving the goal of limiting global warming (the average increase in global temperature) to 1.5 degrees Celsius. He called on the G20 countries to play a leadership role, saying that doubling fossil fuels is absurd. António Guterres said that the conference must break down all barriers to climate funding. The conference will continue for two weeks. There is no doubt that Pakistan will get justice on climate change.
