FM Aurangzeb stresses climate resilience at Atlantic Council

Pakistan's vulnerability to climate change was emphasized by FM Aurangzeb at the Atlantic Council think tank, stressing the importance of financial inclusiveness and climate resilience. Despite being a minor emitter of greenhouse gases, Pakistan faces severe consequences of climate change, as seen in the devastating 2022 floods that claimed nearly 1400 lives and displaced over a million people in Sindh.

President Joe Biden's commitment to supporting Pakistan's peace and prosperity was evident in his letter to Shehbaz Sharif, outlining cooperation in sustainable agriculture, environmental improvement, and flood recovery efforts. The interconnectedness between climate change, water resources, and food security in Pakistan underscores the urgent need for global assistance to mitigate the impact on the economy, heavily reliant on agriculture and glacial waters.

Aurangzeb's call for climate resilience highlights the necessity of international collaboration to address this shared challenge. The disproportionate burden of climate change on Pakistan, despite its minimal contribution to global emissions, underscores the need for equitable resource distribution among nations to combat the root causes of climate change and foster a just society.