Floods in Pakistan: sustainable solutions

Pakistan has experienced catastrophic flooding this summer, with more than a third of the country submerged under water. Climate change and infrastructure limitations have been identified as the causes of the extreme flooding which has so far led to over $10bn-worth of damage.

Published 21 September 2022

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Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Examine the causes and impact of the floods in Pakistan
  • Compare the pros and cons of possible solutions
  • Assess the urgency of the problems to solve

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