Climate change is increasingly becoming a serious security concern for Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where rising floods, cloudbursts and glacier melt are intensifying disaster risks, a provincial lawmaker has said.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Member Amna Sardar represented Pakistan at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security and Environmental Security organized by the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The conference brought together policymakers, peace activists, civil society representatives and environmental experts from across Asia and other regions to discuss the growing link between climate change, peace and security.

Speaking at the forum, Sardar said climate change had evolved into a major security issue for Pakistan, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa among the most vulnerable regions due to recurring natural disasters.

She stressed that response strategies should go beyond emergency relief and focus on long-term preparedness, stronger policy frameworks and community resilience.

She also emphasized the importance of women’s inclusion in climate and security decision-making, saying women should be recognized as leaders rather than only affected groups.

Her participation, according to organizers, highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to promoting women’s leadership, international cooperation and climate-resilient security policies.

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