South Asian Experts Warn of Rapid Glacial Melt in Hindu Kush at Breathe Pakistan Conference

A big meeting about climate change is happening in Islamabad. It is called the “Breathe Pakistan” conference. Many important people are there to talk about how to fix the problems caused by climate change. They want to make Pakistan strong against climate change by 2047. They also want countries in South Asia to work together because they all have the same problems with hot weather, less water, and more natural disasters.

Climate change is causing glaciers in the Hindu Kush region to melt very fast. This is a big problem because it affects water and food for many people. Sherry Rehman, who used to be the climate change minister, says that people in Pakistan need to change how they use water. She also warns that some people do not believe in climate change, which is dangerous because it is real and happening now.

At the conference, people are talking about many things. They are discussing how to explain climate change in a way that everyone can understand. Valerie Hickey from the World Bank says that the climate community needs to talk about the weather, not just big words that people do not understand. Harjeet Singh from the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative says that South Asia needs to stop using fossil fuels because they cause air pollution and other problems.

Senator Sherry Rehman talks about what Pakistan needs to do in the future. She says that Pakistan needs to change how it uses energy and water. She also talks about how the media can help by putting more stories about climate change on the front page. She says that Pakistan’s energy mix is now 55% renewable, which is a good start.

Climate finance is a big topic at the conference. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says that Pakistan needs more money to deal with climate change. He says that adaptation, or finding ways to live with climate change, is a bigger problem than mitigation, or stopping climate change. He also talks about how private companies need to help by investing more money.

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah from the Supreme Court says that climate justice is very important. He says that the Global North needs to help the Global South with money and support. He calls this a “legal and moral obligation.” He also talks about how the judiciary can help by making sure that climate policies are followed.

Many speakers say that adaptation is very important. This means finding ways to live with the changes that climate change brings. For example, they talk about how to protect crops from extreme weather and how to make sure there is enough water for everyone. They also talk about how to build stronger houses and cities that can handle floods and other disasters.

The media has a big role to play in fighting climate change. Hameed Haroon, the CEO of Dawn Media Group, says that the media needs to help people understand climate change. He says that the media can help by sharing stories about what is happening and how people can help.

The conference is not just about talking. It is also about taking action. Many speakers say that it is time to move from talking to doing. They say that everyone needs to work together to solve the problem of climate change. They also say that it is important to involve everyone, from the government to ordinary people.

The “Breathe Pakistan” conference is a very important meeting. It brings together many experts and leaders to talk about how to deal with climate change. They discuss many topics, from melting glaciers to climate finance. They all agree that climate change is a big problem and that everyone needs to work together to solve it. The conference is a good start, but there is still a lot of work to do.