Today, Explained Pakistan wants climate reparations
Sep 21, 2022
Zoha Siddiqui, a journalist covering environmental issues in Pakistan, shares insights from the ground after catastrophic floods devastated the country. She discusses the urgent need for better disaster management and climate adaptation. Joining her is Hussein Haqqani, a former ambassador to the U.S., who delves into the geopolitical landscape affecting foreign aid. Together, they explore Pakistan's calls for climate reparations from wealthier nations, reflecting on the challenges and frustrations faced by a country disproportionately affected by climate change.
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Unheeded Lessons
- Pakistan learned lessons from the 2010 floods but didn't implement them.
- They focused on large-scale infrastructure like dams instead of early warning systems and climate-resilient housing.
Family's Flood Trauma
- Zoha Siddiqui interviewed a family in Balochistan whose mud-baked homes were washed away.
- A 19-year-old woman, Maryam Jamali, and her family now associate water with trauma after the 2010 and 2022 floods.
Government Blame
- People blame the Pakistani government for the flood catastrophe.
- They question the lack of flood-proofing, climate-resilient housing, and focus on mega-dams instead.