According to the United Nations*, the last eight years have been the hottest ever: rising global temperatures and climate shocks are deepening the vulnerability of entire populations around the world, contributing to the escalation of a dangerous cycle of lack of livelihoods, increased displacement, and impact on the spread of disease. In 2023 alone – […]
ContinueFloods in Pakistan: our response to the climate crisis
In 2022, during the monsoon season, Pakistan experienced one of the worst humanitarian disasters in its history. The torrential rains, up to 5 times more intense than the average of the last 30 years, combined with the rapid melting of glaciers caused by an anomalous heatwave, led to violent floods that submerged a third of […]
ContinueFlood emergency in Pakistan: with People In Need to ensure women’s dignity
The year 2022 was a terrible year for Pakistan marked by the worst flooding in the country’s history, which was one-third submerged by water. A humanitarian catastrophe that well represents the increasingly devastating effects of the climate crisis: since the beginning of summer 2022 torrential rains – up to 5 times more intense than the average of the last 30 years – have hit the Region.
ContinueClimate crisis in Pakistan: a third of the country is submerged by floods
Since June 14, Pakistan has been experiencing one of the worst monsoon seasons in its history, 3 times – 5 times in the most affected areas – more intense than the average of the last 30 years. According to the United Nations, 33 million people – including 16 million children – have been affected by […]
ContinueRising To The Challenges. Support for the communities affected by 2020 floods in Pakistan
Cesvi, together with Alliance2015 partners ACTED and Concern Worldwide, has been working to help over 20,000 beneficiaries affected by floods in Pakistan.
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