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Climate Change Profile of Pakistan - Qamar Uz Zaman Chaudhry
Climate Change Profile of Pakistan
Prepared by:
Qamar Uz Zaman Chaudhry, International Climate Technology Expert
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Contents
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Preface
Pakistan has faced catastrophic floods, droughts, and cyclones in recent years that have killed and displaced thousands, destroyed livelihoods, and damaged infrastructure. Climate change raises the prospect that these and other natural hazards will increase in frequency and severity in the coming decades—a stark reminder that Pakistan is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
This climate change country profile provides a comprehensive overview of climate change science and policy in Pakistan, drawing insights from national and international literature. The profile covers (i) historical and future expected trends of climate change at provincial level, (ii) expected climate impacts on priority sectors, (iii) the institutional and policy frameworks to address climate change, (iv) climate finance sources, and (v) opportunities for adaptation.
Climatic changes are expected to have wide-ranging impacts on Pakistan: reduced agricultural productivity, increased variability of water availability, increased coastal erosion and seawater incursion, and increased frequency of extreme climatic events. Addressing these risks requires the mainstreaming of climate change into national strategy and policy; and climate-smart investments in infrastructure, businesses, and skills.
This report is targeted at policymakers, project developers, and development professionals whose work may be touched by climate change. The report may serve as a one-stop summary of climate change issues in Pakistan, or provide a starting point for in-depth analysis of climate risks at local or provincial level. The Asian Development Bank intends to play a key role in supporting the climate resilience of its member countries, and it is our hope that this report will be a useful resource for efforts to increase climate resilience in Pakistan.
Akmal Siddiq
Director, Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Division Central and West Asia Department Asian Development Bank
Acknowledgments
This climate change profile of Pakistan was prepared by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the regional technical assistance project called Enhancing Readiness of ADB Developing Member Countries for Scaled Up Climate Finance (TA 8606-REG).
Akmal Siddiq, director, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Division (CWER) of ADB’s