Staff Reporter: Quetta, January 19, 2026:
Balochistan is facing severe and growing impacts of climate change, including a sharp decline in rainfall, rising temperatures, acute water shortages, and the degradation of agricultural land, Provincial Adviser for Environment and Climate Change Naseem Rehman Khan Malakhel said on Monday.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, he stated that the Government of Balochistan has initiated urgent measures to mitigate environmental risks and protect the province’s fragile ecosystem.
Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti termed the province environmentally sensitive, stressing the need for immediate action to avert future disasters. “Balochistan is highly vulnerable to climate change. We must act today to prevent greater losses tomorrow,” he said.
The provincial adviser emphasized that afforestation, conservation of water resources, and the promotion of clean and renewable energy are among the government’s top priorities. He added that climate change impacts are intensifying across the province, prompting the launch of the ‘Green Balochistan’ campaign, which focuses on large-scale tree plantation, pollution control, and environmental education.
To ensure sustainable environmental protection, the government is actively engaging the public, civil society organizations, and the media. “Improving the environment is not solely the government’s responsibility; it is a collective duty,” Malakhel noted.
He further revealed that environmental committees are being established at the district level to identify local issues and develop practical solutions while raising public awareness about climate challenges.
The Government of Balochistan has also called for a fair share of climate financing at the federal level, stating that adequate financial support is essential for the province to effectively confront climate change and safeguard its future.
