Climate Change Threats to Pakistan’s Natural Resources by 2070
Climate Change Threatens Pakistan's Natural Resources and Economy by 2070 According to a recent report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pakistan stands at risk of significant losses in natural resources due to climate change by 2070. Sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries are anticipated to suffer, potentially leading to an economic loss of up to 12% of GDP, marking the highest projected impact in the Asia-Pacific region. Climate change poses a multifaceted threat to Pakistan and neighboring regions. Under a high-end emissions scenario, the Asia-Pacific region could see GDP losses as high as 16.9% by 2070, with coastal and economically vulnerable areas like Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan facing severe consequences. The adverse impact on labor productivity, especially from escalating heatwaves, contributes significantly to projected GDP losses. For Pakistan, reduced labor productivity could result in 10.4% GDP loss, second only to India’s anticipated impact, which…
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