Climate Change Reshaping Infrastructure Planning in Pakistan

Climate Change Reshaping Infrastructure Planning in Pakistan Pakistan’s infrastructure is facing increasing pressure from climate change, as floods, heatwaves, and extreme weather events expose vulnerabilities in project design and long term planning. At a discussion in Islamabad, experts emphasized the urgent need to integrate climate risk into infrastructure development from the earliest stages. Sebastian Jacobi, Director of KfW Office Islamabad, stressed that climate considerations must be embedded in planning frameworks. Sector Specialist Aftab Shah highlighted lessons from recent climate events, while Imran Khan, Senior Sector Specialist at KfW Pakistan, underscored the role of nature-based solutions in building resilience. Speakers agreed that climate-integrated planning is no longer optional it is essential for safeguarding Pakistan’s future development. Omair Yousafzai, SDTV.. #Pakistan #ClimateChange #Infrastructure #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation #NatureBasedSolutions #FloodRisk #Heatwaves #EnvironmentalPlanning #KfW #Islamabad #GreenInfrastructure #ResilientFuture #sdtv #japan