'Climate change impacts marginalised groups the most'

ISLAMABAD:

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam emphasised the necessity of sustainable agricultural practices to combat climate change which is vital for global food security and the well-being of the population.

In her World Food Day message, the PM's aide highlighted that climate change adversely affects food security and sustainable agriculture through interconnected mechanisms.

Increased temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events jeopardise agricultural productivity, leading to higher food prices and increased vulnerability for low-income communities. Projections indicate that millions more could face hunger by 2050 due to these impacts.

Emphasising the critical need for climate-resilient farming, she highlighted that "Pakistan, being one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, faces severe impacts from extreme weather events like floods and heatwaves, which threaten agricultural productivity and food security." She noted that rising agricultural demands intensify competition for resources, necessitating a transformation in farming practices to support a growing population while addressing climate challenges.

She advocated for adaptation strategies, such as crop rotation and drought-resistant varieties, which enhance resilience against climate variability and contribute to carbon sequestration.