WEF: Climate Change Causes Pakistani Men to Beat up Their Wives
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Essay by Eric Worrall
Apparently the problem is not that some Pakistani men are cowardly wife beaters, the problem is climate change.
How climate change affects youth mental health in Pakistan
Aug 8, 2024
Henna Hundal
Sikander Bizenjo
Manager, External Engagements, Engro
In 2024, Pakistan has faced devastating floods and extreme heat, hindering its recovery from existing climate crisis-related disasters.
While the economic and physical health impacts of climate change are clear, Pakistan’s population is also experiencing the often overlooked mental health ramifications.
How can a growing sense of climate anxiety or “eco-anxiety” in locals be addressed?
Pakistan is facing an onslaught of climate disasters. Since record floods in 2022 that affected 33 million residents and caused more than $15 billion in damages, the country has contended with several new crises that have hampered a sustained recovery.
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