Pakistan

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe

2016-2030

Relevant context

Developing country vulnerable to impacts of climate change.

Process for developing NDC

Under development.

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	No
Reference to women/gender	No

Gendered Reality of Climate-Induced Migration in Pakistan

Jan 23 2026

In Pakistan, the adverse impact of climate change on gender is not just an emerging issue but an immediate crisis.

Women: The Missing Link in Pakistan's Climate Chain of Command

Jun 5 2025

The Pakistani Government must focus on transforming commitments into meaningful action by prioritising gender-sensitive policies

Female Cotton Workers Launch Climate Literacy Campaign in Matiari

May 26 2025

The district-wide campaign raises awareness among women workers and growers about the intensifying risks of climate change.

Pakistan Gender Climate Award 2025 celebrates Women Climate Champions

May 23 2025

The third edition of the Gender Climate Award celebrated individuals and initiatives driving gender-responsive climate action.

Where the Margins Break First: Pakistan’s Unequal Battle with Climate Change

May 20 2025

The disproportionate cost of climate change is not limited to class but also impacts women and gender diverse groups.

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COP29 and the Intersection of Climate, Gender Equality, and Education

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The Brookings Institution

Year

2024

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The Brookings Institution. (2024). COP29 and the intersection of climate, gender equality, and education.

Education

Resilience and Rights: Safety, Care and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Pakistan

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DASTAK Women Rights and Awareness Foundation and Asia-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)

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2024

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DASTAK Women Rights and Awareness Foundation & Asia-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW). (2024). Resilience and Rights: Safety, Care and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Environmental Human Rights Defenders in Pakistan. https://arrow.org.my/publication/pakistan-scoping-study-resilience-rights-dastak/

Environmental Justice Women Environmental Defenders

Feminist framework for gender equitable climate disaster response: Gender Just Climate Solutions Awardee 2023

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Women and Gender Constituency

Year

2023

Country

Pakistan

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Women and Gender Constituency. (2023). Feminist framework for gender equitable climate disaster response. Retrieved April 25, 3025. https://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/feminist-framework-for-gender-equitable-climate-disaster-response/

Community-Centered Solutions Disasters & Disaster Risk Reduction

Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP): Pakistan

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NAP Global Network

Year

2023

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Pakistan

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NAP Global Network. 2023. Gender Review of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Documents: Pakistan.

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Advancing the labor rights of women cotton pickers in Pakistan: Gender Just Climate Solutions Awardee 2022

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Women and Gender Constituency

Year

2022

Country

Pakistan

Citation

Women and Gender Constituency. (2022). Advancing the labor rights of women cotton pickers in Pakistan. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/advancing-the-labor-rights-of-women-cotton-pickers-in-pakistan/

Community-Centered Solutions Health, Nutrition and/or WASH

Climate Change Gender Action Plan of the Government and People of Pakistan

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IUCN Pakistan

Year

2022

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Pakistan

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IUCN Pakistan (2022). Climate Change Gender Action Plan of the Government and People of Pakistan. IUCN Pakistan, Pakistan. xii + 107 pp.

Gender Analysis & Assessment Policy

Pakistan: Women Agricultural Workers Sowing the Seeds of Feminist Climate Justice

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The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)

Year

2022

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Pakistan

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The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD). (2022). Pakistan: Women Agricultural Workers Sowing the Seeds of Feminist Climate Justice. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

Agriculture & Land Women Environmental Defenders Women’s Participation and Leadership

Time for Action: Inclusion of Gender and SRHR in Climate Action

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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW)

Year

2022

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Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women. (2022). Time for Action : Inclusion of Gender and SRHR in Climate Action. Kuala Lumpur. ARROW.

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Clima, COVID y Valores - Trayectorias Feministas

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Oxfam

Year

2020

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Oxfam. (2020) Clima, COVID & Valores - Trayectorias Feministas. Retrieved from https://www.oxfam.org/es/actua/campanas/actua-por-el-clima/publicacion-sobre-el-clima-trayectorias-feministas

Climate Activist Profiles Pandemic

Climat, COVID-19 et Soutien - Parcours féministes

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Oxfam

Year

2020

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OXFAM. (2020). Climat, COVID-19 et soutien - Parcours Féministes. Depuis https://www.oxfam.org/en/take-action/campaigns/climate/climate-zine-feminist-journeys

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Oxfam

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2020

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Oxfam. (2020). Climate, COVID and care - Feminist Journeys. Retrieved from https://www.oxfam.org/en/take-action/campaigns/climate/climate-zine-feminist-journeys

Climate Activist Profiles Pandemic

A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Women’s Agency and Adaptive Capacity in Climate Change Hotspots in Asia and Africa

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Nitya Rao, Arabinda Mishra, Anjal Prakash, Chandni Singh, Ayesha Qaisrani, Prathigna Poonacha, Katharine Vincent & Claire Bedelian

Year

2019

Country

Women’s Participation and Leadership

Submission by Pakistan on Gender and Climate Change: Priority Area on Monitoring and Reporting Under the Gender Action Plan

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Pakistan

Year

2019

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Pakistan

Citation

Pakistan. (2019). Submission by Pakistan on Gender and Climate Change: Priority Area on Monitoring and Reporting Under the Gender Action Plan. UNFCCC Submission in Response to Mandate Decision 3/CP.23 (Gender Action Plan, activity E.1).

Policy

How Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Hurts Women More Than Men in Slums of South Asia.

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Patel, A., Lotia, H., Malik, A., Mundt, M., Lee, H. and M. Rafiq

Year

2018

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Citation

Patel, A., Lotia, H., Malik, A., Mundt, M., Lee, H. and M. Rafiq.2018. “How Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Hurts Women More Than Men in Slums of South Asia .” GrOW Research Series Policy Brief. Montreal, Canada: Institute for the Study of International Development, McGill University

Policy

A Scoping Study Understanding the Climate Change Impact on Women's Reproductive Health: Post Disaster Interventions in Sindh Province

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Author

Sheedi et al.

Year

2015

Country

Pakistan

Citation

Sheedi, S., Soomro, R., Saryo, P., Woods, Z., Sychareun, V., & Candraningrum, D. (2015). A Scoping Study Understanding the Climate Change Impact on Women’s Reproductive Health: Post Disaster Interventions in Sindh Province.

Health, Nutrition and/or WASH SRHR

Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation Training for Women Farmers

Webpage

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Women and Gender Constituency

Year

2015

Country

Pakistan

Citation

Women and Gender Constituency. (2015). Rainwater Harvesting and Conservation Training for Women Farmers. http://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/rainwater-harvesting-and-conservation-training-for-women-farmers/.

Water, Fisheries & Mangroves

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