Local and international experts have issued a warning about large-scale food insecurity in Pakistan.
According to experts, by 2030, due to severe water scarcity and the increasing impacts of climate change, half of the population will face food insecurity. This warning was presented at a two-day seminar titled “Climate Change, Agriculture, Human Nutrition, and Development in Pakistan,” organized by the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD).
The seminar, held in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Pakistan (SDSN), discussed climate issues, food security, and public health.
In his closing remarks, Professor Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta, Director at Aga Khan University, emphasized the urgent need for modern solutions to address these interconnected challenges. He warned that 90% of Pakistan’s agriculture depends on the Indus River, which is at risk due to climate change. The melting of glaciers and irregular rainfall events are pushing the country towards an extraordinary food shortage.
