Islamabad:
Pakistan, responsible for less than one percent of global carbon emissions, is still one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, said the federal minister of climate change, Dr. Musadik Malik Malik Sunday.
When he spoke as a main guest at Pakistan International Wildlife and Eco-Film Festival, he warned that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and melting glaciers pose serious risks to the nation’s economy, food security and public health.
Dr. Malik cited the disastrous floods of 2022 as a sharp example of climate -induced disasters and emphasized that such events are becoming more frequent.
Pakistan’s agricultural sector, water resources and coastal communities are under severe threat, he said, adding, if not controlled, the climate impacts could shrink our economy by 18-20 percent by 2050.
He noted that extreme heat waves, unpredictable monsoon and rapid glaret melting in the Hindu kush-carakoram-himalaya region exacerbate floods and droughts.
In addition, in danger of danger at risk of danger of coastal populations, while health risks from climate -related diseases are increased. To combat these challenges, he said the government has prioritized replanting and preservation of biodiversity.
Increase Renewable Energy to 60 percent of the energy mixture by 2030. Promoting electric vehicles and natural carbon absorption solutions. Strengthen flood resilience and water handling systems. “The protection of afforestation and protection of wildlife is among our highest priorities,” said Dr. Malik.
