Global support for Pakistan’s climate crisis remains insufficient and slow. Pakistan faces relentless heatwaves, floods, glacier melt, and economic disruption while contributing under 1% of global carbon emissions. International partners pledged nearly $11 billion after the devastating 2022 floods, but by mid-2025, Pakistan had received only $4.9 billion—less than half the total. That stark shortfallREAD MORE
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have become potential threat for the region of Gilgit Baltistan and government policies remain less effective to mitigate this eminent challenge. According to International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a GLOF is sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt that has formed at the side,READ MORE
Climate crisis is feeding Pakistan’s hunger, while we argue over borders. Our once fertile lands are now drowned. The unpredictable weather patterns, record breaking temperatures and flash flooding pose serious threats to our country and food insecurity is one of these. The current climate crisis is not only reducing agricultural productivity but also livestock andREAD MORE
Climate change acts as a “threat multiplier” in already existing conflicts, turning them into a vicious cycle. Pakistan and India, since their inception, have been in conflict over issues ranging from territory to water sharing. The Indus water system, particularly with its Eastern rivers, forms the lifeline of Pakistan. It has five rivers, all ofREAD MORE
In a world grappling with the challenges of a burgeoning population, escalating climate concerns, and the imperative for sustainable practices, the synergy between regenerative agriculture and resilient food systems emerges as a beacon of hope and transformative potential. Sustainable agriculture, working with nature, ensures the long-term sustainability of food resources while minimizing environmental impact. ItREAD MORE
Road leading to a food secure Pakistan may seem bumpy at first glance but it is certainly not out of question. In the last few years, food price inflation has been on a continuous upward trend making it difficult for low-income households to access basic eatables. As of July 2023, prices of basic food commoditiesREAD MORE