NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]
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Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate
BENGALURU – For Natasha Uppal and her husband, Delhi’s toxic air became the deciding factor in one of life’s biggest choices — whether to have a child in a city where breathing clean air is a daily struggle. New Delhi, home to more than 30 million people, remains the world’s most polluted capital, with winter […]
Information: A Lifeline Amidst the Climate Crisis
Since assuming my role, I have been deeply impressed by Pakistan’s resilience. These qualities, even in the face of difficulty, reaffirm my conviction that this country has the strength to navigate complex challenges. For UNESCO, it is an honour to stand alongside Pakistan as a trusted partner. Today, as we mark the International Day for […]
Imminent threat of climate crisis must be faced head on: Amin Aslam
Save the Children Pakistan launched a RED ALERT campaign on Climate in partnership with the Ministry of Climate Change. The ministry held a child-led advocacy event that highlighted the importance of taking a step back to realise the damage that has been done to the environment and how that will negatively affect children. Minister for […]
PM’s aide says ‘Debt for Nature’ swap scheme in pipeline
ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Sunday said that an ingeniously-designed ‘Debt for Nature’ swap scheme was recently put in the pipeline, targeting one billion dollar funding. In a statement, he said that there were strong indications of a growing global appetite for supporting this […]