HelpAge International Pakistan, in collaboration with the Ministries of Human Rights
(MHR) and Climate Change, organized a significant national-level event at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel Islamabad, focusing on the theme "Climate Change and its Impact on Older People."
The International Day of Older People observed annually on October 1st, serves as a platform to highlight the challenges faced by older individuals globally while celebrating their invaluable contributions to society. This year's event aimed to draw attention of climate change and the well-being of older people.
Climate change, a critical issue of our times, bears widespread consequences for societies, ecosystems, and the global economy. Older people, owing to various factors including physical limitations and limited access to resources, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As t...