South Asia's Climate Crisis | The Need for Urgent Collaboration | What’s Next for India & Pakistan?

Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges facing South Asia today, a region already grappling with extreme weather, air pollution, and environmental degradation. In this episode of Unraveled with Marvi Sirmed, we explore the region’s escalating climate crisis with Pragyan Srivastava, a journalist and environmental advocate. The conversation highlights the shared vulnerabilities across South Asia, from the need for a South Asian Clean Air Agreement to address smog emergencies in cities like Delhi and Lahore, to the challenges posed by political mistrust between India and Pakistan that hinder collaborative efforts. It also sheds light on inspiring women-led solutions in Bangladesh’s cyclone preparedness programs and examines regional initiatives like the Indus Water Treaty and the Himalayan Hydropower Plan as examples of cooperation. Additionally, the pressing need for a South Asian Climate Fund is discussed as a critical step toward building resilience. Tune in to understand how South Asia can transform from a climate hotspot to a global model of environmental cooperation and resilience.