Pakistan, Oct. 11 -- No distant threat for Pakistan now, climate change has already arrived at our door, impacting life, livelihood, and the economy. The 2022 devastating floods displaced more than 33 million people, nearly one-third of the nation under water. It was not an incident in isolation but a concerning trend where extreme events are on the rise and becoming more intense. Pakistan emits less than 1% of global emissions and is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries. The other issue is with the extremely weak environment and weak governance. Environmental degradation, deforestation, and uncontrolled urbanization have practically put Pakistan in a position of readiness for nothing regarding climate shocks. Urban areas grow in ...