In response to news of donor contributions exceed financial goals to break the $9 billion mark during the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan 2023 is co-hosted by with UN in Yesterday in Geneva, Rimmel Mohideen, an Amnesty International South Asia activist, said:
“Many states have stepped up help Pakistan as it begins its a long and arduous journey to recover from last year devastating floods. As long as it’s a greeting step from the states that are among the most responsible for climate change is should don’t wash your conscience. They must not only keep their promises immediately, but also also ensure that there is a strong commitment reduce emissions, phase out fossil fuels and provide funds for the rapid implementation of the loss and damage fund established at COP27.
“In addition, it is extremely important that the funds are used by Pakistan. in in a fair, inclusive and transparent manner. Pakistani authorities should ensure that the most marginalized groups on the basis of gender and socioeconomic status, as well as those already pushed well past edge of poverty and prone to disease, displacement and hunger to have help they need.
” use of funds for priority rehabilitation activities should carried out through broad consultations, including with people civil society has also suffered. There should conduct independent monitoring of how funds are used to public maybe demand accountability on in use of donations to ensure a just recovery”.
Background
Donors from all over world swore more more than 9 billion dollars (exceeding the target of 8 billion) to help Pakistan is recovering from devastating floods that hit country last year. It follows the fundraiser call of $186 million for initial emergency assistance provided by the United Nations, where less half of in amount was raised.
flood damage in Pakistan in 2022 covered three quarters of country that left about a million people without access to safe and adequate housing. While Pakistan reported for 0.4% of historical outliers and yet it is listed as one of the most climate vulnerable places in in world – destructive reminder of effects of climate change and need for declares catch up with their adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Amnesty International previously published public statement on in deadly floods in Pakistan Focused on human rights obligations of in international community.
