Climate Change and Children in Pakistan

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Children make up nearly half of Pakistan’s population, yet remain the most overlooked in climate planning. From school closures during floods and heatwaves to rising health risks, child labour, and unsafe displacement, climate change is undoing vital development gains for millions. Despite numerous policies, child-focused action remains missing.

Read the full brief, Climate Change and Children in Pakistan, to see why children must be placed at the center of Pakistan’s climate response.

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