Food Security and Disaster Response in Pakistan: A Review of National and International Efforts Post-2010 Floods

Abstract

The 2010 floods in Pakistan marked one of the most climate-induced disasters in history, severely affecting agriculture, public health, food security, GDP, and national infrastructure. Pakistan, highly dependent on agriculture that faced a massive shortage of food, crop failure, and livestock losses, eventually led to food insecurity and economic suppression. Therefore, this article critically examines the aftermath of the 2010 flood through a mixed research method by focusing on the efforts of national and international institutions like FAO, WFP, IFAD, and UN agencies' contributions in addressing agricultural recovery, displaced persons, health crises, food distribution, loan assistance, and institutional framework. For example, NADMA, the National Climate Change Policy, started emergency programs like PIFERP for capacity and resilient building by providing factual data. By analyzing these coordinated efforts, this article provides key lessons & insights into the strategic importance of climate resilient governance, food system sustainability, food security governance, and global cooperation in disaster-affected regions under the extensive shadow of climate diplomacy.