This article examines climate-smart adaptation strategies and their impact on agriculture and food security in Punjab's Chakwal District, Pakistan. The study assesses climate change effects, evaluates adaptation methods, and identifies challenges for scaling up. Results show climate change is harming agricultural production, affecting weather patterns and reducing yields. Though climate-smart strategies are implemented, their effectiveness needs improvement. Lack of farmer awareness hinders scaling up. Findings stress raising awareness, providing support, and strengthening institutions for adoption. Policymakers, NGOs, and stakeholders can benefit from the study's implications. Efforts should focus on increasing awareness, support, and institutional strengthening for effective implementation. The survey provides insights for future interventions and policies to boost climate resilience in the region.

This paper will try to study the effects of climate change on agricultural practices in Qutbal, Rawalpindi, a rural region of Pakistan dependent on rainfall for cultivation. Erratic rainfall and rising temperatures, along with extreme events, have disrupted traditional farming practices and put smallholder farmers at risk. The study took a qualitative exploratory approach, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews from 30 local farmers about their experiences, perceptions, and adaptive responses. Findings show that to some extent, there is diversity in the undertaking of new methods by farmers; however, most receive little institutional support and therefore face challenges in training resources and government assistance. This study underlines the immediate necessity for policy actions, better extension services, and focused aid to build resilience and promote sustainable agriculture in climate-sensitive areas.