35% of heat-related deaths worldwide were a result of climate change

 35% of heat-related deaths worldwide were a result of climate change, experts say

A conference at Aga Khan University aims to formulate a policy to address climate change in Pakistan

Medical experts have revealed that 35% of heat-related deaths worldwide between 1990 and 2018 were a result of human-caused climate change.

At a conference held at the Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) of the Aga Khan University (AKU), experts warned that this rate could increase further in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan if urgent measures are not taken.

The conference was attended by national and international experts, policymakers, and researchers to suggest practical measures to address issues such as climate change, agriculture, and nutrition.

In his inaugural address, IGHD Founding Director Dr. Zulfiqar Bhatta described climate change as a multifaceted crisis and said that this problem is not only having a profound impact on the environment but also on health, nutrition, and the economy.

Professor Sir Andrew Haynes of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Dr Lynette Neufeld of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Dr Haris Gazdar of the Collective for Social Science Research presented their views on the impacts of climate change and possible solutions.

Experts warned that Pakistan is facing challenges such as extreme heat, unpredictable weather and malnutrition, especially in rural areas, which are bearing a heavy burden on women. The need for comprehensive and equitable strategies to address this crisis was emphasized.

Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed said that while the challenges in dealing with climate change are unprecedented, they also present opportunities for innovation and development.

Aga Khan University President Dr Suleman Shahabuddin said on the occasion that our effort is to find sustainable solutions through mutual research and cooperation that can bring Pakistan out of this crisis and pave the way for a better future.

The two-day conference aims to formulate evidence-based policies to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture, health, and nutrition in Pakistan and bring together experts from various fields on a platform to move towards a sustainable and secure future.

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