Climate change is wreaking havoc around the world, and Pakistan is also heavily impacted by its effects. Pakistan is included in the list of 20 countries most affected by climate change globally. The increasing population in Pakistan has led to growing demands, with food being the most critical necessity. Agriculture is the sector most affected by climate change. Previously, mango production was between 90 to 95 percent, but now it has dropped to only 60 percent due to water scarcity, which is also affecting other crops.
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Another significant climate change impact is the fluctuating temperatures. Extreme heat is being experienced during winters, and cold waves are hitting during summers. Deforestation has contributed significantly to climate change. Pakistan has already incurred a loss of 40 billion dollars due to climate change, and 33 million families have been affected by recent floods.
To cope with these challenges, Pakistan has implemented numerous projects, some of which are expected to be effective by 2030. The “Billion Tree Tsunami” project, initiated in 2014, has already planted 3 billion trees with an expenditure of 120 billion rupees, and it aims to plant 10 billion trees across the country by December 2030. Other projects focus on cleaning and treating polluted water in rivers and canals, treating plants with proper water, making cities green through urban tree planting, and the National Climate Vision, launched in 2021.
One crucial initiative is the introduction of electric transport, starting with electric buses in Karachi. These projects’ completion and success by 2030 are hoped to set a role model for the world in combating climate change.
Long live Pakistan!
Abdullah Sajjad.
