Population growth biggest obstacle to achieving climate resilience: ministry
Pakistan's Ministry of Climate Change has identified rapid population growth as a primary barrier to achieving environmental sustainability. The government is advocating for integrated family planning and resource management to mitigate climate risks.
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It highlights the intersection of demographic pressures and climate change adaptation in developing nations.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: Rapid population growth has emerged as one of Pakistan’s biggest obstacles to achieving environmental sustainability and climate resilience with the government calling for integrated action to address demographic pressures alongside climate adaptation and sustainable development.
The call came as Pakistan joined the international community in observing World Population Day on July 11 to raise awareness about critical population and development issues, including reproductive health, gender equality, poverty, human rights and sustainable development. The 2026 United Nations theme - “Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people: today and for the future” - underscores the need to empower young people through improved access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities and informed reproductive choices.
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