Our Common future-The Clean Environment

Pakistan’s Increasing Threat of Deforestation: Climate Impacts and Reforestation Efforts in 2024   Deforestation  in Pakistan has become a growing threat to both the environment and the country’s efforts to combat climate change . With forest cover already alarmingly low—approximately 5.1% of the total land area—the country is facing an uphill battle against the rapid loss of forests due to illegal logging, urbanization, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development. As forests are destroyed, Pakistan's vulnerability to climate change worsens, particularly through the loss of carbon sequestration , increased soil erosion, and reduced natural disaster mitigation, such as flood control. Pakistan's deforestation  rate is high, and the country is considered to be in a "Green Emergency": Pakistan's deforestation rate is estimated to be  5.7%, which is below the recommended  25% cover.  However, the Lahore High Court (LHC) stated in 2019 that Pakistan's ...

Pakistan's Looming Water Crisis: Addressing Scarcity and Climate-Induced Threats in 2024                         Water scarcity has long been a critical issue in Pakistan, but in 2024 , it has escalated into a full-blown crisis, with severe implications for agriculture, urban water supply, and energy production. The country's growing population, inefficient water management practices, and  climate change-induced factors have made the situation more urgent than ever. This blog  explores the key drivers behind Pakistan’s water crisis and the steps needed to address these challenges. 1. Key Drivers of Water Scarcity in Pakistan l  Population Growth and Urbanization : Pakistan’s population surpassed 240 million in 2024, placing immense pressure on water resources. Urban centers like Karachi and Lahore are struggling to meet rising water demands, with inefficient water distribution systems exacerbating the situ...