Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again
Summary
Heavy rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed at least 32 people recently. Pakistan's climate change minister expressed concern about the unfair distribution of climate funding, as the country deals with significant weather-related damages. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan faces extreme weather impacts and requires more financial help to manage the climate challenges.Key Facts
- Heavy rains and flash floods killed at least 32 people in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
- In 2022, extreme weather in Pakistan caused significant damage, affecting 33 million people and costing $14.8 billion in damages.
- Pakistan's climate change minister highlighted the inequity in global climate funding, calling it a "moral gap."
- Pakistan contributes about 0.5% of global CO2 emissions but is highly affected by climate change.
- Pakistan needs an estimated $40 to $50 billion annually until 2050 to adapt to climate challenges.
- In 2023, it received only $2.8 billion from international lenders against previous funding pledges.
- A 2025 report placed Pakistan as the most affected country by climate change based on 2022 data.
- The melting of over 13,000 glaciers in Pakistan increases flooding risk and threatens infrastructure, land, and communities.
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