It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to claim that environmental degradation has increased the level of dread and worry in the world. According to experts, the effects of global warming go beyond only altered weather patterns, more intense heat, or other phenomena. According to a thorough analysis produced by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), climate change affects communities in a more profound way, especially the most vulnerable members of them, such as women. One of the ten nations in the world most likely to suffer harm from climate change is Pakistan.
The consequences of this harm are already evident. At least thirty-three million individuals were impacted and 1700 people died in the floods of 2022. The country experienced 173 negative climate change occurrences in the previous year, the research said. When the nation works to recover after each calamity, including the loss of agricultural land when the cycle altered, this has cost the nation financial damages totalling $4 billion. The problem is that Pakistan cannot stop or manage climate change on its own.
What can we do about this then becomes a pertinent question. First and foremost, we must increase public awareness of climate change and the necessity to speak out louder against the planetary catastrophe. According to the forecasts, Pakistani citizens will likely experience an increasing number of unfavourable events as a result of climate change. Government policies and socially engaged organisations’ actions are both required to address this.
But aside from this, it’s important to educate the public so that they are better aware of the causes and effects of disasters. In order to save its own citizens and stop the severe harm it is already experiencing and is expected to experience in the future, Pakistan must also exert strong pressure on the global community in order to effect change. The difficulty is significant. Thank goodness, the Ministry of Climate Change is full with rational individuals, including the minister.
In order to save the futures of our future generations, we now need to ensure that the state, the government, and the populace are all on the same page. The warnings about Cyclone Biparjoy, which could strike Karachi, are just one illustration of the difficulties that lie ahead. In 2020, the city was barely able to control urban flooding, which paralysed the whole metropolis, caused fatalities, and cut off communication. To move persons from one location to another, emergency services were contacted.
In order to prevent more issues, the majority of people opted to remain where they were. This year has also demonstrated how climate change is influencing agriculture, agricultural patterns, and ultimately national security.
Even if the gas emissions that cause climate change are produced in other nations, it is crucial that the government develop measures to address this issue and protect the millions of individuals who face serious consequences as a result. We must ensure that worldwide action is taken as a nation that is affected, while also doing everything we can at home.
