RESPONDING THREATS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
FOR a RESILIENT MARITIME SECTOR of PAKISTAN

Climate change significantly threatens Pakistan’s maritime sector, especially its coastal regions along the Arabian Sea in Sindh and Balochistan. These areas, crucial for their ecological and economic contributions, face rising sea levels, mangrove degradation, and ecosystem disruptions. Despite existing climate policies such as the National Climate Change Policy and National Adaptation Plan, gaps in coherence, monitoring, and regulatory frameworks hinder effective climate management. The post-18th Amendment policy fragmentation and lack of awareness exacerbate these challenges.

Opportunities lie in leveraging international climate financing, forming a National Maritime Disaster Management Authority, and aligning national and international policies. However, threats from institutional weaknesses and fossil fuel dependency remain. Pakistan must enhance policy coherence, establish robust monitoring, and adopt greener technologies to strengthen its maritime sector against climate change, aligning with global resilience goals.