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The Urgent Need for International Efforts to Tackle Pakistan’s Deadly Heatwaves

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Patel Maya
Amnesty International has released a new report titled ‘A Burning Emergency: Extreme heat and the right to health in Pakistan‘ that highlights the urgent need for global action to combat the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and rights. The report reveals the devastating consequences of extreme heat on people’s health and livelihoods, especially in poverty-stricken areas of Pakistan, where people are forced to endure torrid conditions with little or no relief. Furthermore, the report delineates how people living in poverty and working in the informal sector are disproportionately impacted by the extreme temperatures, with women experiencing multi-layered discrimination and potentially jeopardizing their health and that of their children. Therefore, the report urges the Pakistan government to develop comprehensive heat action plans and climate-responsive social protection mechanisms while requesting the international community to increase funds and support for Pakistan to put in place adequate adaptation measures and provide effective remedies for loss and damage.

Climate injustice is visible, with Pakistan among the countries worst affected by the climate crisis and yet having little contribution to climate change. As Dinushika Dissanayake, Deputy Regional Director in South Asia, says, “Wealthier countries must make no mistake about the important role they play” and step up their efforts to reduce emissions and phase out fossil fuels. The provision of financial support by such countries for adaptation measures and loss and damage remedies is also of paramount importance.

Adopting a philosophy of climate justice, governments, particularly the wealthy nations, must acknowledge their responsibility towards vulnerable groups harmed by climate change. They must take immediate and collective measures to combat the effects of climate change, such as extreme heat, on human rights, and involve socially marginalized communities in the policymaking process.

In this context, it is pertinent to reflect on the relevance of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC, by recognizing the common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities of nations and the need for international cooperation, aims to achieve climate justice and create a sustainable future for all. However, for the UNFCCC to achieve its objectives, it is essential for nations to fulfill their obligations of mitigation, adaptation, finance, and technology transfer. Moreover, ethical considerations should also guide climate change policies and programs to ensure justice for those most affected.

In conclusion, as extreme heatwaves in Pakistan continue to wreak havoc on human rights, there is a need for urgent action and collaboration at the international level. Ensuring human rights-consistent climate funding, developing comprehensive heat action plans, and implementing effective social protection mechanisms can mitigate some of the worst impacts of climate change. Adopting a philosophy of climate justice and fulfilling the obligations of the UNFCCC can provide a pathway towards achieving a sustainable future for all, leaving no one behind.

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