Climate Disaster

 

Climate Disaster

Climate Disaster

        Editorial 09 May, 2021

AMIDST warns of global climate change impacts - from extreme weather patterns, to more recent, the introduction of animal-to-human pathogens - Pakistan's actions have made it a serious crime, if not celebrated in international policy talks. However, the policy of adaptation to climate change involves more than just the planting of trees or the establishment of the Department of Climate Change.

 

 It will require the integration of socio-economic policy on emissions and fuel, too an effort to change attitudes and practices. Pakistan cannot see itself as a victim rather than contribute to climate change. Commitment to the COP26 process meeting will require major changes that will reap long-term benefits. This government must make a change in its priorities and protect those most at risk of our society from climate change.

 

 Substantial: Half of Pakistan's energy mix with 25 percent hydel and 65pc of oil and gas (most of which are imported) is consumed by families (remember losses -50pc on transfer). Importing fossil fuels for transport and energy use in homes is expensive and has a negative impact on the environment. Although the cost of oil fell to about $ 3 million during the Covid era, energy mixing (and according to, family consumption patterns) in particular does not last long. But is coal the answer? In addition to imported fossil fuels including RNLG, CNG, LNG, and depleted domestic gas resources, Pakistan has tried to fill the gap by establishing coal mining capacity and using coal.

 

 A quick look at the industry around the world tells us that clean or refined coal is expensive and may not work well. Carbon shooting is too expensive to set up. Only 19 stations in the world are currently online, most of them in the US where the provincial government supports coal seizures. Although there will be controversy over strategies such as scrubbing, washing or seizing coal, they are still ventilating, and driving Pakistan away from meeting its 20pc climate change targets. Pakistan must be eliminated from its mineral fuel addiction. Looking at comparing government policy provides insight.

 

 The UK is slowly shifting from relying on coal, oil and gas to renewable and 2021 was the first time in the country's history that the energy produced the most renewable energy - albeit in a short period of time. Policies and investments have encouraged a shift in power mixes; meanwhile, the demand for energy at home has decreased slightly. Yet, England actually has far to go to meet its fossil fuel byproducts targets. Wind, solar power, and biogas are critical infrastructure needed to free Pakistan from its fuel addiction. At the moment, they are making 4pc of the world mix. And it's not cheap, but prices are falling and helping to meet the country's target of 60pc clean energy by 2030.

 

Transport and industrial policy will have to push for change soon. For example, transport rates should be reduced from Euro 2 to Euro 6 as in other countries, and the tax could be considered as in the Netherlands with 68pc tax on non-renewable fuel. Also, municipalities have imposed restrictions on certain vehicles to stimulate alternative routes such as Paris, creating incentives and making it safer to travel short distances. Some of the changes in some parts of the world are due to cultural and social change In Britain, the media, public attitudes, and practices are leading to significant changes, especially in terms of local procurement, fairness, and sound decision-making.

 

 It is not surprising that these changes are very visible now. In 2009, Britain began to move from a mineral-based economy to a more resilient one. A global catastrophe is not just about China, the US and India - the world's worst polluters. All countries are responsible and Pakistan will need to recognize its role in climate change and decide to address it. Studies show that Pakistan may have been the second most polluted country in 2018.

 

 Low levels of air, local petrol use, the conversion of agricultural land to housing colonies, deforestation and dumping of rubbish and waste in rivers and seas are just a few examples to raise the bar. Making a commitment to be part of this year's COP26 in Glasgow means that policies and investment must be followed. Achieving its commitment will draw extra attention to the diplomatic missions to find Pakistan a much-needed political capital. But most importantly its responsibility to its citizens who are losing their land, livelihoods, and livelihoods due to a man-made catastrophe we call 'climate change'.

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