Need stressed to prioritise vulnerable population in climate adaptation strategies

Experts at a conference held on Friday highlighted the need for inclusive, equity-based strategies to ensure that vulnerable communities are not left behind in efforts to adapt to fast-changing climatic conditions. They were speaking at the inaugural session of the annual conference on climate change, agriculture, human nutrition and development in Pakistan. Hosted by the Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Institute for Global Health & Development (IGHD) in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Pakistan, the event brought together policymakers, researchers and community members who shared their concerns over the mounting impacts of climate change in Pakistan and globally, while suggesting strategies to address the challenges. In his opening remarks, Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, distinguished professor and founding director of IGHD, underscored the urgency of such discussions as Pakistan faces rising temperatures, erratic weather, and worsening food insecurity.