Climate resilience
Climate change is no longer a distant risk – it is our daily reality. The devastating floods of 2022 cost Pakistan nearly 5 percent of its GDP, claimed over 1,700…
Climate resilience facility
PAKISTAN’S engagement with the IMF encompasses two complementary facilities. The Extended Fund Facility provides support for macroeconomic stabilisation, while the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) targets climate adaptation and mitigation…
Uplifting women for climate resilience
The world faces a significant global challenge in addressing climate change, which disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. These countries are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources and infrastructure,…
Climate resilience
WHILE the modern economy depends heavily on the smooth operation of critical infrastructure to deliver basic services, there are new challenges confronting the sustainability and durability of this infrastructure. Climate…
Climate resilience
THE screening of development projects through the lens of climate resilience requires a paradigm shift in development planning and budgeting. The International Monetary Fund wants Pakistan to introduce this shift…
Why climate resilience vital for our future
In Pakistan, the impact of climate change is no longer a distant threat but a reality that we have been forced to engage with head on. The devastating floods of…
Climate resilience
The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2020 says that Pakistan has one of the highest levels of risk for urban water security and ranks among the lowest for disaster risk…
Investing in climate resilience
The Paris Agreement is a historic milestone. Last week, Pakistan joined the world community as one of 171 countries to sign the agreement. Having signed the first major multilateral agreement…
Climate change, Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and beyond
On their webpage, titled ‘Resilience, environment, and climate change’ the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has indicated ‘As per the worldwide climate index, Pakistan ranks 8th most vulnerable country to…
Leveraging climate action for economic resilience
In the intricate web of global economics; the fusion of climate action, economic stability, and international collaboration has emerged as a cornerstone for sustainable development. For Pakistan, a nation at…
