Pakistan’s Foreign Policy For Climate Resilience: Navigating Complex Interdependence And Environmental Security
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Environmental Security, ForeignPolicy, global governance, diplomacy, revitalizationAbstract
Pakistan, one of the most climate-vulnerable nations, faces escalating challenges from glacial melt, flooding, and extreme weather, necessitating a robust integration of climate resilience into its foreign policy. This study examines how Pakistan leverages its foreign policy to address these challenges, drawing on the theoretical frameworks of complex interdependence and environmental security. Employing a qualitative case study approach with content and case study analyses, the re- search explores Pakistan’s bilateral and multilateral engagements, climate finance, technology transfer, and soft power initiatives. Findings reveal significant progress in partnerships with China, advocacy at COP27, and afforestation projects, yet geopolitical tensions with India, institutional inefficiencies, and dependency on ex- ternal support pose barriers. The study proposes a Climate Diplomacy Framework, South-South cooperation, SAARC revitalization, and diversified partnerships to enhance resilience. These insights contribute to the literature on climate diplomacy and offer policy recommendations for climate-vulnerable nations navigating global governance.
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