Climate change has emerged as a serious threat to Pakistan through extreme heat, floods, glacial melt, water scarcity and agricultural disruption. The article critically examines Pakistan’s climate vulnerability, national initiatives such as the National Climate Change Policy and Ten Billion Tree Tsunami, and its diplomatic role at COP26 and COP27.Read More

Pakistan’s 2022 floods exposed the country’s deep climate vulnerability and serious gaps in disaster preparedness, urban planning, institutional coordination and financing. This article examines the scale of the disaster, Pakistan’s climate risks, shortcomings in national response mechanisms and a comprehensive framework for strengthening resilience.Read More

The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, held in Geneva on 9 January 2023, focused on rebuilding after the devastating 2022 floods, launching Pakistan’s Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF), and mobilising international financial support for climate-resilient recovery. Official assessments placed flood damages above $14.9 billion, economic losses around $15.2 billion, and resilient reconstruction...Read More

COP28 marked a historic shift in global climate diplomacy, from transitioning away from fossil fuels to operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund. This article assesses its achievements, shortcomings, climate justice implications and lessons for building Pakistan's climate resilience.Read More

Pakistan contributes less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions but remains highly vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, water scarcity and agricultural disruption. A coordinated roadmap involving climate finance, renewable energy and adaptation is urgently needed.Read More

Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a major setback for global climate action. As the world faces rising emissions, climate finance gaps, and leadership uncertainty, the future of climate diplomacy depends on whether major emitters can uphold their commitments without consistent U.S. leadership.Read More