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Pakistan, like many other nations around the globe, is grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change. The sudden and alarming shift in weather patterns, particularly witnessed in Karachi on March 1, 2024, has raised concerns about the future resilience of the country in the face of this global challenge. This article explores the impact […]
Introduction: Moving past global warming, the world has entered into the era of global boiling (for more info: What exactly is Global Boiling? – Causes, Effects, Solutions). As one of the most vulnerable countries, Pakistan is already facing a myriad of problems due to the changing environment and climatic effects it has on our landscape, […]
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily attributed to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to […]
In recent years, Pakistan has faced a series of disasters, notably the devastating flood of 2022, which has strikingly highlighted the increasing impacts of climate change. As these events unfold, it becomes clear that the technologies available to manage these challenges are unfortunately limited. This is a call to action that we simply cannot afford […]
Introduction: Climate Change Research and Pakistan Although Pakistan emits less than 1 percent of the global emissions of green house gases but has suffered immensely due to climate change. Even future projections tell us of increasingly dire consequences for Pakistan. It is not fair that Pakistan has to bear the brunt of climate change and […]
The nexus between climate change and human rights is a complex and multifaceted issue. The full enjoyment of human rights depends upon the harmonious relationship between human nature and Mother Nature. We need to look at climate crises through a human rights lens and recognize our dependence on nature as air, water, food and shelter, […]
Introduction: Climate Change In Pakistan By now, none of us are strangers to the impact of the recent floods that hit Pakistan and displaced more than 30 million people across the nation. The driving factor of this flood was none other than climate change and the result was the disastrous floods and heavy rainfall accompanied […]
Introduction: Coastal Line of Pakistan The Coastal line of Pakistan is 990 km long and is divided in to 2 parts: Sindh Coast which is 270 km and Makran Coast which is 720 km which then lead into the 350km long marine zones of Pakistan. The first 12 nautical miles (22.22 km) are of territorial […]
Introduction: Climate Change and Water Resources – Why has water become so scarce in Pakistan and the reason behind it Although water scarcity is a global issue, this is particularly an alarming concern in countries where population growth is rapidly increasing. Pakistan is also a highly water stressed country because of this reason. Karachi in […]
What is Climate Change? What is the Cause of Climate Change? First, let us define climate. Climate is the long term weather pattern for at least 30 years of a particular region. Unlike weather that changes day to day, climate changes over a period of longer time even taking centuries to millennia. Climate Change can […]