Climate change's impacts in Pakistan are far-reaching and multifaceted, contributing to tensions and conflicts. Rising temperatures and erratic precipitation patterns have led to prolonged droughts in some regions and severe flooding in others, exacerbating water scarcity and food insecurity. These climate-induced stressors have displaced communities, strained resources, and increased competition for land, water, and other vital resources. This, coupled with limited institutional capacity and governance challenges, has heightened tensions between communities and increased the likelihood of conflicts, particularly over access to resources and the distribution of climate-related aid. Moreover, the displacement of people due to climate change has led to an influx of climate refugees, further straining local resources and infrastructure, and potentially fueling conflicts.
