Farmers affected by the devastating 2022 floods in Pakistan have announced plans to file a climate justice claim in German court against two major global carbon emitters. They say the unprecedented disaster highlighted Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climate change despite its minimal contribution to global emissions. Read More: Pakistani farmers seek €1m in climate damages from German firms The […]
Carbon emissions
Sindh approves climate policy to cut carbon emissions by half
The Sindh government has approved the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) policy to tackle climate change – a move being hailed as a major milestone in the province’s efforts to protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Advisor to the Chief Minister on Environment, Dost Muhammad Rahimoon, said that the Sindh government has finalized […]
Beaconhouse saves 3,083 tonnes in carbon emissions
ISLAMABAD: Beaconhouse Group creating renewable energy sources, the solar panels installed at schools and other buildings under Beaconhouse have altogether achieved a carbon offset of 3,083 Tonnes in the last two years. This significant reduction in carbon emission is equivalent to the impact created by a plantation of more than 6,200 trees. Students of 26 […]
PM for global efforts, funding to low emitting countries for ecosystem restoration
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday urged the world to fight back for ecosystem restoration during the next decade and particularly retold the rich countries to assist the poor ones bearing the brunt of their immense carbon emissions. “Pakistan has minimal contribution in carbon emission. The rich countries responsible for huge carbon emissions have the […]
Infographic: Pakistan’s carbon emissions
Pakistan’s carbon emissions have tripled since 1960, but it’s still among the world’s lowest contributors of carbon dioxide. The following infographic illustrates Pakistan’s carbon emissions since 1960 and also compares it with other countries.