{
  "id": 4747558,
  "title": "OICCI pushes Pakistan to strengthen climate resilience",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/oicci-pushes-pakistan-to-strengthen-climate-resilience",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:49:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437329/oicci-pushes-pakistan-to-strengthen-climate-resilience"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has strongly urged Pakistan to bolster its climate resilience following the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands missing. OICCI conveyed its deepest condolences to the Nepalese people, who are grappling with the loss of loved ones, the displacement of communities, and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. The Chamber emphasized that the scale and speed of the disaster has a profound impact on Pakistan, a nation that has experienced recurrent severe floods, forcing families to wait for news of their loved ones and communities to search for survivors. OICCI warned that Pakistan cannot afford to wait for disasters to strike before taking steps to prepare for them. The country has been identified as one of the most vulnerable to climate-related risks, with the recent 2025 year being the second-warmest in the past 65 years, following the warmest year on record in 2024. As temperatures rise, glaciers melt, and rainfall patterns shift, the risks to communities, infrastructure, agriculture, and the economy are escalating. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Masood Malik reported that Pakistan suffers a loss of approximately one percent of its GDP annually due to climate-related impacts. OICCI stressed the need for Pakistan to transition from reactive early-warning systems for disasters like glacial lake outburst floods, flash floods, urban flooding, and heatwaves to a more proactive approach capable of anticipating risks, pinpointing vulnerable areas, and enabling authorities and communities to take preventive action before a crisis unfolds. The Chamber highlighted the importance of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure, predictive technology, disaster-response capacity, and community preparedness as essential measures to mitigate the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. OICCI concluded by stating that climate resilience is fundamentally about the well-being of people — timely warnings for families, protection for communities, and fortified livelihoods to withstand future climate shocks.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, saying the tragedy should serve as a stark reminder for Pakistan to accelerate investment in climate resilience, early-warning systems and disaster preparedness. OICCI extended its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Nepal following the floods that have…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}