Islamabad:
Pakistan, responsible for less than one percent of world carbon emissions, remains one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, the Federal Minister of Climate Change said on Sunday.
Explaining as a chief of chief in Pakistan International Wildlife and Eco-Film Festival, he warned that the increase in temperatures, erratic precipitation and glaciers are in shape poses serious risks to the national economy, food security and public health.
Dr. Malik cited the catastrophic floods of 2022 as a striking example of climate -induced disasters, stressing that such events become more frequent.
The agricultural sector of Pakistan, water resources and coastal communities are threatened, he said and added, if it is uncontrolled, climate impacts could reduce our economy by 18 to 20% by 2050.
He noted that extreme thermal waves, unpredictable monsoons and rapid ice melting in the Hindu region Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya exacerbate floods and droughts.
In addition, the rise in sea level is putting coastal populations in danger, while the health risks of climate -related diseases increase. To combat these challenges, he declared that the government had prioritized reforestation and conservation of biodiversity.
Increase in renewable energies to 60% of the energy mixture by 2030. Promising electric vehicles and natural carbon absorption solutions. Reinforcement of flood resilience and water management systems. “Wildlife’s afforestation and protection are among our main priorities,” said Dr. Malik.
