As Pakistan grapples with the aftereffects of last year’s devastating floods, a massive youth-led movement across the country has taken it upon itself to not only create climate change awareness but also inform the public of the repercussions and impact.
Since late June last year, a heavier-than-usual monsoon, followed by floods and landslides, has killed more than 1,000 people, damaged almost 230,000 houses, and washed away over 22,000 livestock in addition to the widespread destruction of crops across the country.
In 2022, extensive flooding submerged approximately a third of the country, affecting 33 million people – including killing more than 1,700 – and caused $14.8bn worth of damage, as well as $15.2bn in economic losses.
In 2024, more floods affected thousands, and a heatwave killed almost 600 people.
Pakistan ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations, but it contributes less than one percent of global emissions. According to the World Bank, the mean temperature rise in Pakistan since the 1950s is twice as fast as the global mean change.
