Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Islamabad, February 7, 2025 - "Pakistan is not the reason for the fires in Los Angeles or the drought and desertification spreading across the world. Yet, it is countries like Pakistan that are paying the price." These words from Valerie Hickey, Global Director for Climate Change at the World Bank, framed the conversations at a recent climate change conference, where national and global experts-including faculty from LUMS-underscored a stark reality: Pakistan cannot afford to treat climate action as a secondary concern. It is fundamental to the country's growth and survival.
A resounding theme emerged: despite contributing less than 1% to global emissions, Pakistan faces some of the most devastating consequences to clim...