Advertisement

International Survey Reveals Pakistanis Support Actions to Address Climate Change

Advertisement

An international survey conducted across 17 total countries, including Pakistan, was commissioned by the Global Methane Hub to gauge public support for climate change solutions, particularly efforts to reduce methane pollution. In Pakistan, the survey was conducted in collaboration with LUMS.

According to the survey, 87% of Pakistanis support action to reduce the impacts of climate change, with 51% expressing strong support. 80% back efforts specifically aimed at reducing methane emissions, including 44% who strongly support such measures.

In Pakistan, public awareness of climate change is remarkably high: 96% of respondents affirmed their belief in climate change, with 71% attributing it to human activities—a figure that aligns with global trends. Among environmental concerns, water quality was ranked as the top issue, with 61% expressing strong concern, followed by air quality at 58% and climate change at 57%.

“Communities that are feeling the most heat—literally—are also the most vocal in calling for climate action,” said Marcelo Mena, CEO of the Global Methane Hub. “Cutting methane is one of the fastest ways to bring temperatures down, and people know it. It’s not just science—it’s a direct response to what they’re experiencing on the ground.”

Amid increasing threats from heatwaves, floods, and worsening air pollution, 44% of Pakistanis expressed strong support for methane-specific climate action. Among the four Asia-Pacific countries surveyed, Pakistan, the Philippines (43%), and Indonesia (59%) all demonstrated a strong demand for policy action on methane, positioning the region as a leader in climate advocacy.

“Communities across Pakistan are already living through the harshest effects of climate change, from extreme heat and floods to droughts and toxic air. Evidence from secondary sources suggests that the country emits significant levels of methane, driven by a large agriculture sector, unmanaged waste, and an aging gas network. This survey is a timely wake-up call, underscoring the need to measure emissions, raise awareness, and implement targeted, practical solutions,” said Dr. Naveed Arshad, Director of LUMS Energy Institute and Professor at LUMS.

Pakistanis blame large oil and gas companies, waste management corporations, and agricultural producers most for environmental harms. In a separate question, respondents identified oil and gas companies, waste management organisations, and international government systems as the actors most capable of effectively addressing climate change.

Vast Majority of Pakistanis Support Action on Methane Pollution, Blame Industry for Harms

More than three in four Pakistanis said they support climate action plans – defined as “Nationally Determined Contributions” – that include a specific methane emissions reduction target. Support was similarly strong for methane reduction measures across key sectors:

  • Energy sector: 79% support
  • Agriculture sector: 79% support
  • Waste management sector: 77% support
Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

Farhan Ghani Arrested Over Alleged Assault on Government Servent, FIR registered

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) local leader and Chanesar Town Chairman Farhan Ghani has been arrested…

5 days ago

inDrive Partners with Essa Labs to Offer Drivers Up to 40% Off on Health Tests

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has joined hands with Essa Labs to…

3 weeks ago

tapmad Champions Hockey On and Off the Screen: Shamsher and Live Tournaments Bring the Sport Back into the Spotlight

tapmad Entertainment has cemented its position as a pioneer in Pakistan’s digital entertainment space, not…

3 weeks ago

Airblue Announces 14% Discount on Fares in Celebration of Independence Day

Airblue, one of the country’s leading private airlines, has announced a 14% discount on selected…

3 weeks ago

Ecommerce sector urges Govt for tax reduction and level playing field: PEA

The Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) has urged the government to reduce the tax burden on…

3 weeks ago

Digital Inclusion, Affordability, and the Battle Against Cash Dominate Jazz Leadership’s GSMA Summit Address

From highlighting the need for affordable smartphones and universal internet to pushing for a cashless,…

3 weeks ago