Islamabad: A recent survey reveals that a significant majority of Pakistanis believe it is too late to mitigate the effects of climate change, reflecting a stark contrast with global perceptions. According to WIN Worldviews Survey 2026, 67% of Pakistanis think it’s already too late to address climate change, compared to 42% globally. The survey also highlights a slight gender difference within Pakistan, with women more likely than men to share this view.

Globally, the survey shows that 42% of respondents believe it is too late to curtail climate change, while 51% disagree. In Pakistan, the sense of urgency appears stronger, with 67% agreeing that time has run out. The survey, conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, included a representative sample of 1,000 adults from urban and rural areas across the country.

The gender disparity in Pakistan is minimal, with 68% of women and 64% of men believing it is too late to tackle climate change. Despite the difference, disagreement levels remain similar between the genders.

Internationally, Pakistan ranks high among countries where the belief that it is too late to combat climate change prevails, following the Philippines and Malaysia. The survey positions Pakistan significantly ahead of India, Peru, and Turkey in terms of climate-change fatalism.

The findings suggest a pervasive sense of fatalism about climate change in Pakistan, as many citizens express concern but hold limited optimism regarding potential solutions. The survey, conducted through telephonic interviews between December 2025 and January 2026, highlights a critical stance on climate change among Pakistanis compared to the global average.