As the head of the US delegation to the International Conference on Climate-Resilient Pakistan, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced today that the US will contribute an additional $100 million to Pakistan’s recovery efforts following the devastating 2022 floods. This funding reaffirms America’s commitment to the people of Pakistan and to addressing the climate crisis. When combined with the $97 million in flood relief, disaster resilience, and food security assistance provided in 2022, as well as $4.8 million in financial support from the United States International Development Finance Corporation, the total US commitment to date exceeds $200 million.
This new pledge of $100 million includes both new and redirected funding. USAID is committing $79.3 million to prioritise critical assistance for agriculture and food security, health, economic growth, education, security, and governance. This funding also includes $20.7 million in State Department resources to help flood-affected Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan, as well as assistance to restore damaged justice sectors infrastructure such as courthouses, police stations, and training facilities.
When disaster strikes, the United States has a long history of assisting Pakistanis in recovering from severe climate shocks, preventing disease, feeding their families, and rebuilding their lives. The United States recognises that Pakistan’s recovery will be a long-term process in the coming months and years. We will assist Pakistan in its efforts to build a more climate-resilient future for its people, including by retargeting our democracy programmes to strengthen governance and promote climate resilience, particularly in agriculture. Today’s pledge is part of our ongoing collaboration.
