What is the primary target of Pakistan’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) on Climate Change?
ABuilding nuclear-powered cargo ships
BEnhancing climate resilience, flood protection infrastructure, and water resource management across urban and rural zones
CLimiting all internet connections during monsoon seasons
DExporting fresh water to neighboring gulf countries
Explanation
• Pakistan’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) was formulated to build long-term climate resilience against recurring heatwaves, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and monsoon deluges.
• Pakistan ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries on the Global Climate Risk Index despite contributing less than 1% of global greenhouse emissions.
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