Pakistan's national pavilion for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice will explore resilience and vulnerability to climate change through its exhibit titled (Fr)Agile Systems). It utilizes rock salt to reflect both the beauty and fragility of natural systems under stress. As the salt transforms in Venice's climate, the installation symbolizes the need for localized, nature-based solutions to climate adaptation rather than uniform global strategies. The pavilion emphasizes regional disparities in climate impact, calling for justice and equity in environmental policy and action.
The pavilion challenges dominant narratives of climate adaptation, advocating for localized, nature-based solutions rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
This transformation underscores the precarious balance of natural systems under human-induced environmental pressures and highlights how adaptation must be attuned to regional conditions.
By embracing instability and impermanence, the pavilion urges a rethinking of resilience, not as a fixed solution but as a continuous, evolving process.
The exhibit highlights the urgent need for climate action that acknowledges regional disparities and prioritizes equity over top-down policies.
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