Climate Change and Adaptation Actions: Practical Responses Across Key Sectors

Introduction Climate change is no longer a future risk; it is a present reality that is already shaping development outcomes across the Indus Basin. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, floods, droughts, and heatwaves are affecting water availability, agricultural productivity, public health, ecosystems, and infrastructure. These impacts are interconnected and often compound existing development challenges, particularly at …

Local Climate Challenges and District-Level Adaptation Solutions in the Indus Basin

Introduction Climate change manifests most clearly at the local level. While national and global assessments provide important insights into long-term trends, it is districts and communities that experience climate impacts in their daily lives. Across the Indus Basin, districts are already facing a combination of extreme heat, prolonged drought, intensified flooding, and growing water stress. …