Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change on the Coastal Areas of Balochistan

Authors

  • Sanam Malik M. Phil Scholar, Department of Disaster management and Development Studies University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Assistant Professor, Department of Disaster Management and Development Studies, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
  • Dr. Ghulam Murtaza Assistant Professor, Department of Disaster Management and Development Studies, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-II)90

Keywords:

Adaptation, Balochistan, Climate Change, Coastal Region, Disaster Management, Impacts, Mitigation, Sustainable Development

Abstract

This study investigates the adverse effects of climate change on Balochistan's coastal area, focusing on rising temperatures, sea-level elevation, and increased pollution as major issues. Following a combination qualitative and quantitative methodologies to establish the relationship between human activities and climate change, exposing increased hazards of flooding, erosion, and economic disruptions. Besides, SPSS software was used to analyze the gathered data. Urgent efforts are recommended, such as lowering greenhouse gas emissions, shifting to renewable energy, and strengthening disaster management. Balochistan's sensitivity to climate change and the need for governmental actions to protect ecosystems and promote sustainable development. Given Balochistan's strategic importance in national programs including Gwadar Port and CPEC, tackling climate change becomes critical for long-term development and strategic aims.

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2023-06-30

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Malik, S., Ashraf, M., & Murtaza, G. (2023). Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change on the Coastal Areas of Balochistan. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 4(2), 1026–1035. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-II)90

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): April to June

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