Degree
BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts)
Faculty / School
School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS)
Department
Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
Date of Award
Spring 2024
Date of Submission
2025-01-21
Advisor
Dr. Abdul Haque Chang, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences
Project Type
SSLA Culminating Experience
Access Type
Restricted Access
Keywords
Climate-Change, Floods, GLOF, Economic Vulnerability, Social Changes, Culture, Natural Environment, Mental Health, Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Crops, Floods Induced Migration
Abstract
This thesis aims to highlight the impact of climate change on the socio-economic environment of Ghizer in Gilgit Baltistan. Ghizer is nestled between the towering Hindu Kush and Karakorum ranges. The study highlights how recent climatic events like unpredictable rainfall, floods, glacial melt, and rising temperatures affect the livelihood, social fabric, and health of the local community. The research used a mixed-method approach—a blend of in-depth interviews and surveys—to capture the experiences and voices of the vulnerable people, since they are the first to suffer the severe consequences of climate change.
The research reveals that the drastic impact of climate change has altered the agricultural foundations—reducing crop yields like potatoes, wheat; fruit productions including cherries, apples and grapes; loss of livestock like cows, yaks and sheep, and disrupting infrastructure in the region. Due to these calamities the local communities faced physical and mental health issues. The disruption weakens economic stability and leads to social dislocation and forced migration.
The study emphasized proactive policies to sustain the socio-economic structure of Ghizer. By enhancing awareness among the community, developing adaptive strategies, and with climate resilience funding and support we can help to preserve the vibrant culture and secure a sustainable future for the people of Ghizer.
Pages
v, 55
Recommended Citation
Ali, A. (2024). Impacts of climate change on Socio-Economic Environment of District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan (Unpublished undergraduate project). Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sslace/350
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