climate change in Pakistan 2022| causes of climate change in Pakistan and effects

By: Muhammad Aslam Nadeem Rana

Climate change in international relations climate change in Pakistan 2022. In Pakistan, climatic changes are expected to have wide-ranging impacts, such as: No plant growing, melting of glaciers, extra mining, use of coal, smog and drought.

Pakistan is the fifth most affected country in the world by climate change. Experts warn that if immediate steps are not taken, irreparable damage will be done to Pakistan and its people. In a recent report, the international organization German Watch has listed Pakistan as one of the countries most affected by the environment. According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2020, Pakistan is the fifth most affected country by climate change in the 20 years from 1999 to 2018.

Lahore-based analyst Ahsan Raza says past unwise policies on the environment have further complicated the problem in the country. He said that Imran Khan's government is a little better in this matter, "even if a billion trees have not been planted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Even if it's half of it, it's still much better. In addition, the government is planning to plant another 10 billion trees.

The decision to import electric cars instead of petrol and diesel is also a very good one. But other than that, the government will have to do a lot more.” Many experts believe that melting glaciers in the north of the country are a wake-up call for the country due to global warming. Environmentalist Dr Pervez Amir says Pakistan is currently facing four major threats: "melting of glaciers, use of coal, smog and drought." Already started. Migration is taking place from many areas including Omara, Pasni, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal and Gwadar. In addition, many parts of the country have been hit by drought.

These factors need immediate attention.” Imran Khan was the only person in Pakistan's 75-year history who paid attention to this and planted significant trees, mostly olive trees. When we were students, there were trees on all the highways of Pakistan, but inconsiderate and civil administration sold them all and did not plant a new tree in its place. Due to climate change, even today the river If tree planting is started on canals and highways, the weather may change in the next few years and the rains may resume in the country.