A blueprint for climate resilience: The impact of AKAH in Northern Pakistan
A view of the pre-fabricated homes in Northern Pakistan.
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Media Source: Business Recorder (Africa)
Date: 26 May 2025
As climate change intensifies, Pakistan’s mountainous north has become one of the most precarious frontlines globally. From glacial lake outbursts to crippling snowstorms, the region endures a relentless cycle of climate-induced disasters. In this challenging environment, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) has emerged as…
As climate change intensifies, Pakistan’s mountainous north has become one of the most precarious frontlines globally. From glacial lake outbursts to crippling snowstorms, the region endures a relentless cycle of climate-induced disasters. In this challenging environment, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) has emerged as a vital force—providing not only emergency relief, but also a forward-looking model of resilience grounded in community engagement, data, and sustainable design. In the remote valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan—where the landscape is breathtaking but increasingly unforgiving—individuals like Mohammad Shareef represent a quiet yet powerful resilience in the face of escalating environmental threats.