Why infrastructure repairs are not enough to solve the climate crisis
In short: Pakistan contributes less than 1% of global emissions but suffered devastating floods that displaced millions. Huma Yusuf argues that true resilience requires moving beyond simple reconstruction toward a fundamental restructuring of global climate responsibility.
The core of this vision is a new social contract for global climate justice. Rather than returning to the status quo, Yusuf proposes a model where nations responsible for historical pollution provide reparations for the damage caused to vulnerable regions.
This framework shifts the focus from mere disaster response to a diplomatic overhaul. It envisions a system where developing countries are empowered to build clean, green futures supported by the wealth of high-polluting nations.
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