Pakistan, Jan. 31 -- Blessed with abundant natural resources and breathtaking landscapes, Pakistan is among the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

Pakistan contributes less than one per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions but it is still one of the most affected countries by climate change, according to the Global Climate Risk Index. The nation is witnessing an alarming environmental decline, driven by the rising intensity of heatwaves and deforestation. These twin challenges are not only disrupting ecosystems but also straining an already fragile economy; a threat to food security, water availability, and public health.

Heatwaves have become a recurring nightmare for Pakistan, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented leve...