World efforts to tackle climate change are “way off track”, the head of Britain’s main business lobby group said Monday after a G7 pledge to step up action. Tony Danker, director-general of the Confederation of British Industry, also urged the UK government to speed up greener housing, energy and transport measures to help meet its […]
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Conservation tourism sites in snow leopard habitats unique initiative to support local communities, preservation: Amin
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Monday said development of conservation tourism sites in snow leopard habitats is a unique initiative to support the local communities and promote the snow leopard conservation. The SAPM was speaking at the launching of the Glamping site as chief guest at […]
Oil spill nears Corsica coast
French officials were racing Saturday to minimise the environmental impact of an oil spill approaching eastern Corsica, with two navy boats armed with clean-up equipment heading to the Mediterranean island. “We fear that part of this pollution will reach the Corsican coast today,” maritime official Christine Ribbe told AFP. Two ship from the national navy, […]
20 marks for 20 saplings; govt incentivizes students to plant trees
The federal government plans to incentivize students to plant trees by offering 20 extra marks for 20 saplings, according to Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul. A legislation to this effect is being introduced in parliament and is aimed at integrating youth in the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami plantation project. In an interview […]
Tackle climate change and biodiversity loss together: UN panel
The world must tackle the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss together, two UN expert groups meeting together said Thursday, warning against measures to combat global warming that harm nature. In the first ever collaboration between the United Nations’ intergovernmental panels on climate and nature loss, the scientists said that while the twin […]
Australia PM presses G7 on trade reform to rein in China
G7 nations must overhaul global trade rules to stop powerful countries using economic coercion, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the group’s leaders in Britain. As Australia’s shadow trade war with its largest trading partner China shows few signs of abating, Morrison told the Perth USAsia Centre that the […]
Biden administration will restore key environmental protections
The administration of President Joe Biden on Friday announced it would restore protections under the Endangered Species Act, a law credited with saving iconic animals like the gray wolf and bald eagle, which were loosened by his predecessor Donald Trump. Conservation groups welcomed the move but said they were concerned about how long the reversal […]
Pakistan hosts World Environment Day-2021
Pakistan is hosting World Environment Day today in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme. The day is being celebrated all around the world with various activities and events, in line with the coronavirus pandemic regulations. The theme this year is “ecosystem restoration” which focuses on reviving our relationship with nature and giving back to […]
Fawad points out neglect, severe damages to Pakistan’s ecosystem
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that it was a great honour for Pakistan to host the World Environment Day with the theme of ecosystem restoration on Saturday. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony of two-day photographic exhibition in Pak-China Friendship Centre, he said that it was a recognition of […]
Sri Lanka prepares for worst oil spill as weather hits ship salvage
Sri Lanka was preparing Thursday for a possible major oil leak from the burnt-out cargo ship sinking off Colombo’s main harbour, as worsening weather stalled salvage efforts. The Marine Environment Protection Authority readied oil dispersants and skimmers in case of a leak from the MV X-Press Pearl, which had 350 tonnes of fuel oil […]