Assistant Professor, the Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi, Dr Amir Alamgir on Wednesday called for the need to declare a climate emergency in the country, asserting that only through long-term, strategic practices can the cascading crises of climate change be mitigated. He was sharing his views in a panel discussion on “Climate-induced Social […]
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ADB: Asia-Pacific needs $1 trillion annually for climate action
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Asia-Pacific needs over $1 trillion each year to address climate change and biodiversity loss. Investment in environmental and climate systems can boost jobs, productivity, and financial stability. The ADB revealed this in its Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2025. The report emphasizes that around 75% of the region’s economic output depends […]
Indigenous leaders sail into Belem ahead of COP30
BELEM, Brazil – Dozens of Indigenous leaders arrived in Belem on a boat journeying from the glaciers of the Andes, a day before the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit. Their expedition, spanning several weeks, aimed to demand a stronger voice in the management of their territories as climate change and extractive industries threaten forests across […]
Bangladesh’s riverbank communities battle relentless floods
KURIGRAM – In northern Bangladesh, families like Nurun Nabi’s are facing relentless displacement as the Brahmaputra River swallows their homes and farmland. Nabi, a farmer and father of four, has had to move twice this year alone, losing rice and lentil fields to the advancing river. “The river is coming closer every day. We are […]
Maryam Nawaz attends COP 30 to highlight Punjab’s climate initiatives
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has arrived in Brazil to participate in the Global COP 30 Conference, where she will present her vision for climate resilience, electric vehicle promotion, environmental protection, and the conservation of forests and wildlife in Punjab. At the conference, Maryam is scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining […]
Taliban criticises exclusion from COP30 climate conference
KABUL: The Taliban regime has voiced disappointment over not being invited to the upcoming COP30 climate conference, despite Afghanistan being among the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations. The 30th UN Climate Change Conference, opening Monday in Brazil, is expected to bring together representatives from dozens of countries to discuss global climate action. Read More:COP30 begins today amid […]
Climate crisis accelerates as scientists warn of tipping points and deadly heat
BELEM, Brazil – With the pace of climate change intensifying, scientists warn that extreme weather events and environmental disruptions are taking a mounting toll worldwide. Recent findings reveal that global temperatures, sea levels, and ecosystem instability are increasing faster than ever before. A major study published in June updated the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]
Pakistan’s renewable future hindered by weak power grid: UN
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s vast potential for solar and wind energy gives it a strong foundation to move towards low-cost, carbon-free electricity, but outdated and fragile grid infrastructure poses a major challenge, according to a new United Nations report. The 2025 Review of Climate Ambition in Asia and the Pacific, released by the UN Economic and Social […]
Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoirs near depletion
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark warning that Tehran could soon face an unprecedented water crisis if the ongoing drought persists. Speaking during a visit to Sanandaj, he said the government is under immense pressure to tackle simultaneous economic, environmental, and social challenges, with the city’s main reservoir now holding only […]
Lula: Earth can no longer sustain humanity’s dependence
BELEM, Brazil: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva issued a stark warning on Friday, urging a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to prevent climate catastrophe. Speaking at a summit in the Amazon ahead of COP 30, Lula said humanity could no longer sustain the centuries-old development model reliant on coal, oil, and gas. […]