The gender-climate nexus in Pakistan: Assessing impacts and barriers to sustainable development

Authors

  • Tehreem Tariq MS Scholar, Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS), Department of International Studies, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (NUST), Pakistan Author
  • Dr. Humaira Shafi Assistant Professor, Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), Department of International Studies National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (NUST), Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71085/sss.04.03.351

Keywords:

Gender Climate Nexus, Sustainable Development, Climate Governance, Gender Inclusive Policymaking, Climate Resilience

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the gender‑climate nexus on sustainable development in Pakistan, highlighting implementation barriers and effectiveness factors. Grounded in sustainable development theory, it adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, using purposive sampling and semi‑structured interviews with key stakeholders including experts from government officials, GIZ Pakistan (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH), National Commission on Status of Women, academia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, supplemented by policy documents such as ccGAP and NCSW publications. Findings reveal that while Pakistan has gender‑inclusive climate policies, their impact remains limited due to structural patriarchy, governance gaps, insufficient gender‑responsive infrastructure, restricted access to green finance for women, and the marginalization of vulnerable subgroups. The study underscores the critical need for targeted financial instruments, gender‑sensitive disaster responses, inclusive governance, and capacity‑building to translate policy into practice. By identifying these obstacles and proposing strategic priorities, the research contributes toward realizing sustainable, gender‑equitable climate resilience in Pakistan.

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Author Biographies

  • Tehreem Tariq, MS Scholar, Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS), Department of International Studies, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (NUST), Pakistan

    MS Scholar, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad

  • Dr. Humaira Shafi, Assistant Professor, Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), Department of International Studies National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad (NUST), Pakistan

    Assistant Professor, Centre for International Peace and Stability (CIPS), National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad

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Published

2025-09-19

Data Availability Statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): July-Septermber

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