PAKISTAN'S NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY: EVALUATING ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN ADDRESSING THE COUNTRY'S CLIMATE CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVING ITS COMMITMENTS UNDER THE PARIS AGREEMENT

Abstract

This research paper focuses on assessing the effectiveness of Pakistan's National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) in addressing its climate-related challenges and fulfilling its commitments under the Paris Agreement. Pakistan is among the world's most climate-vulnerable states due to rising temperatures, glacier melting, water scarcity and an increase in the frequency of natural disasters.  Originally established in 2012 and revised in 2021, the NCCP seeks to include mitigation and climate resilience into national planning. The study employs a qualitative research method, drawing on assessment policy papers, reports from government and international organizations, and relevant academic literature.  It assesses the NCCP's aims and methods, implementation issues, and commitment to Pakistan's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) stated under the Paris Agreement.  This research evaluates the effectiveness of the NCCP in addressing Pakistan's primary climate concerns and assesses its contribution to the country's achievement of its global climate commitments.

Keywords: Pakistan, National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), Paris Agreement, Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation, Reforestation, Renewable Energy, Policy Implementation