05.04.2023 • 19 Min.

Climate disasters are becoming more and more common, and the countries most vulnerable to them are often the ones emitting the least pollution. That imbalance has sparked a debate on whether rich, polluting nations have a responsibility to contribute more when there are climate catastrophes. In today’s episode, we’re looking at one country that serves as an example: Pakistan. We’ll discuss how it plans to fund its recovery after record-breaking floods – worsened by climate change – submerged much of the south Asian country last year. Clips from Sky News Australia, Al Jazeera, Channel 4 News - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading: Rebuilding Pakistan: how much should rich nations help? ‘It’s the fault of climate change’: Pakistan seeks ‘justice’ after floods Pakistan is on the brink Debt burden traps global south in a vicious circle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On Twitter, follow Ben Parkin (@b_parkyn), Camilla Hodgson (@CamillaHodgson), and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07) Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.