Pakistan is among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change despite contributing negligibly to global emissions. In this in-depth conversation, environmental expert Maryam Shabbir Abbasi breaks down why floods in Pakistan are no longer just natural disasters but man-made crises fueled by poor governance, unchecked development, and lack of preparedness. From the devastating 2022 floods to glacial melt in the north and the ecological collapse of the Indus Delta, this interview explores the challenges, policy gaps, and solutions Pakistan urgently needs. Maryam Shabbir Abbasi is a Visiting Senior Research Associate with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad and an environmental researcher based in the United States. She has extensive field experience working with communities affected by climate disasters in Pakistan and is an advocate for climate justice, sustainable development, and policy reforms.