Pakistan\u2014the fifth most populated country in the world\u2014is extremely vulnerable to climate change. The Global Climate Risk Index ranked Pakistan as the eighth most climate-affected country between the years 2000 and 2019. With an economy heavily reliant on agriculture (almost 20% of GDP), even minor climactic incidences can have dramatic effects on food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the last several years, there has been an increased severity and duration of both heat waves and rain events. At the same time, water scarcity is predicted to become an increasing reality for the Pakistani population, and especially those who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods and food security, for which irrigation water is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, PWS&D recently completed a project that is providing humanitarian assistance, early recovery and development in highly food insecure Sindh province. With funding from Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the Government of Canada, PWS&D\u2019s partner implemented a two-year project to support 23,319 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first stage of the intervention (the humanitarian assistance stage) provided monthly food support to families during lean periods.\u00a0 During the early recovery stage, the same families received seasonal seeds for the next cropping season. Training on \u2018climate smart\u2019 agriculture complemented the provision of seeds to ensure farmers can grow crops despite the difficult environmental conditions in Umerkot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure sustainable development is possible for participants, 300 women artisans received additional training, including in digital marketing and access to urban markets. This support for income generation outside of agriculture encourages gender equity and allow women to earn an income through skills like embroidery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new phase of the project will be implemented soon. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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