Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): Progress and Challenges
NDMA coordinates disaster preparedness but faces resource and coordination limits.
NDMA coordinates disaster preparedness but faces resource and coordination limits.
Pakistan ranks among the top 10 climate-vulnerable countries with rising heat, floods and glacier melt.
Climate shocks cause billions in losses to farms, infrastructure and health.
Seasonal floods devastate crops, homes and livelihoods, amplified by weak infrastructure.
Heat and negligence spark fires across Margallas, Murree and KP.
Extreme heat threatens health, power supply and crops in urban and rural Pakistan.
Organic, water-smart and diversified farming can sustain yields under stress.
Seismic risks demand strong construction codes, drills and public awareness campaigns.
Pakistan advocates climate justice globally despite tiny emissions share.
Erratic rainfall, pests and temperature stress reduce crop yields and threaten food security.