Climate choices
PAKISTAN is out of reasons to treat climate change as tomorrow’s problem. The Economic Survey 2025-26 reports that the country recorded its second-warmest year in 65 years in 2025, immediately after experiencing its warmest year on record in 2024. Temperatures in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and KP reached their highest annual levels in decades. These rising temperatures are accelerating glacial melt, altering monsoon behaviour and increasing rainfall variability. The count
Pakistan is facing an urgent climate crisis as it experiences record-high temperatures, with 2025 being the second-warmest year in 65 years. The country's climate challenges are intensifying, leading to glacial melt, altered monsoons, and increased rainfall variability. These changes are impacting agriculture, infrastructure, and public health. The government has increased climate-related spending, allocating Rs690bn for climate goals in the 2026-27 budget. However, experts argue that current investments are insufficient compared to the scale of the challenge. Pakistan needs to prioritize adaptation measures over mitigation to address immediate vulnerabilities. The focus should be on improving flood defenses, urban drainage, and water management. Long-term climate resilience requires sustained investment and strategic planning. The Economic Survey highlights the need for significant climate investments by 2035, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures. The effectiveness of climate policy will be tested during future extreme weather events.
Pakistan's increasing climate vulnerabilities demand urgent and sustained investment in resilience and adaptation.
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