Climate Change and Pakistan’s Environmental Policy in the Light of International Obligations

Abstract

Climate Change is a global threat having its impacts on every sector of life. Although the causes stem from the industrialization of developed countries but the impacts of Climate Change are not restricted to only developed countries. The research deals with outlining the major gaps that hinder the implementation of international obligations. It starts from elaborating the major impacts that climate change pose to Pakistan such as ecological, agriculture, and health related. It also outlines the legislation done by Provinces and Federal Government to tackle this issue. In last, the major reason is explained and a suggestion of Cooperative federalism is also given, which can help figure out better laws and their implementation throughout Pakistan.