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What is Bonn Challenge

Global Challenges for the Environment and Climate Change
aims to restore 150 million hectares of deforested and degraded land worldwide by 2020, and 350 million hectares by 2030.
Published in Chapter:
Climate Change: Challenges and Implications for Pakistan
Sofia Idris (Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2845-3.ch007
Abstract
According to the Global Climate Risk Index Report, Pakistan ranks 8th most vulnerable country to climate change. Lahore remained 5th most polluted city in the world with an AQI measured 221 despite successful test for artificial rain via cloud-seeding over a limited area in Lahore to curb smog. Pakistan's two visionary initiatives: Living Indus Initiative and Recharge Pakistan founded on nature-based solutions. Living Indus Initiative aims to restore the Indus River basin, over 5-15 years. Simultaneously, Recharge Pakistan Project, focuses on ecosystem-based adaptation in three provinces, emphasizing cost-effective solutions for climate change adaptation. This chapter will study Pakistan as one of the worst affected countries due to climate change. It'll understand and analyze the challenges facing Pakistan regarding the climate change, what's causing it and what is being done to combat this pattern. The chapter will also comprehend the implications of the issue while attempting to suggest practical measures to solve the crisis.
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