The Asian Development Bank’s Director General for Central and West Asia, Yevgeniy Zhukov, has warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on Pakistan and its neighboring countries. Zhukov made the remarks while launching a study during the 56th ADB annual meeting, where he urged countries to address the increasingly severe impacts of climate change that could lead to water scarcity, food insecurity, and even conflict in the region.
ADB Urges Urgent, Collective Action to Address Climate Change in Central and West Asia:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called for urgent, collective action to address the increasingly severe impacts of change in Central and West Asia. Speaking at the 56th ADB annual meeting, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov warned that climate change could lead to water scarcity, food insecurity, and even conflict in the region.
Climate Change Could Lead to Water Scarcity, Food Insecurity, and Conflict in Central and West Asia, Warns ADB:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that change could lead to water scarcity, food insecurity, and even conflict in Central and West Asia. Speaking at the 56th ADB annual meeting, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia Yevgeniy Zhukov urged countries in the region to take urgent, collective action to address the increasingly severe impacts of change.
The year 2022 has seen dramatic and deadly examples of the impacts of change in the region, including devastating floods in Pakistan, punishing droughts in Afghanistan and China, days and even weeks of excessive heat, and cross-border conflict over scarce water resources in Central Asia.
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The study recommends that the CAREC Program should develop a change strategy defining priority sectors for collaboration, outline projects with the most mitigation- and adaptation-potential, and propose a facility to finance those projects. In addition to government action, the study emphasizes the role of individuals and communities in promoting climate action. Educating the public about the dangers of change and encouraging sustainable behaviors can help create a culture of environmental responsibility and reduce carbon footprints.
