Health emergency under climate change on August 4, 2019According to the CNN report issued on July 16, 2019, recent flooding across South Asia has caused more than 100 deaths; affecting six million people. The recent rains in Pakistan flooded Lahore city and paralysed everyday routine of the city. Climate Change is a wicked problem, which is insensitive to geographical boundaries and various areas […]
United for peace on March 21, 2019According to Albert Einstein, “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” Todays globalised world is facing many complex and cross cutting issues. These issues are no more hindered by national boundaries, having spill over effects across the borders. These issues involve wars, conflicts, terrorism, financial crises, climate change, refugee […]
Marine and coastal ecosystem challenges in Pakistan on July 9, 2018The marine and coastal ecosystem plays an important role for the sustainable development and economic growth of a country. The coastal areas of Pakistan are spread over 990 Km. Besides this coastal area, an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has an area of about 240,000 sq km and maritime zone of Pakistan, including the continental shelf, […]
The monster we made: Pakistan’s water insecurity on June 12, 2018Imagine a life without water…. dried and barren land, parched throats, dirty faces everywhere giving an overall hideous, grim, and lifeless picture. Water is one of the most important commodities of nature. The distribution of water in the world, according to United States Geological survey as follows 97 percent of earth’s water is in the […]
Pakistan’s environmental challenges on June 2, 2018Pakistan is facing many environmental challenges, which pose serious threats to human health and life. First of all, climate change is a non-traditional threat for Pakistan. Pakistan has been declared among top ten countries most affected by climate change. Climate change is negatively impacting health, agriculture and overall economy of the country. The main reasons […]
Islam and the environment on May 15, 2018Islam is a universal religion that is not time bound and mortal. It specifies guidance on all social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental issues. Climate change and environmental issues are contemporary problems but Islam talked about climate change and environment 1400 years ago. Allah says in Quran “…Truly, Allah loves those who turn to Him […]
Tackling climate change together on May 5, 2018Every year, the government and private sectors take several initiatives to increase forest cover of Pakistan that includes twice a year plantation drives of spring and Monsoon. Still, Pakistan is far behind to achieve 25 percent of its total area covered with forest, as set target of the United Nations. The several reasons include deforestation, […]
Environmental repercussions of war on April 4, 2018The military strategist Clausewitz said, ‘War is nothing but continuation of political interests’ and political philosopher Machiavelli said, “Politics has no relation to morals”. So the ultimate purpose of wars and conflicts is to achieve your purposes, break the enemy will by all means. War and conflicts are as old as human history itself. The […]
Forests and sustainable cities on March 20, 2018Rapidly growing human population is mounting pressure on natural resources like forests. People are moving towards urbanised areas for better opportunities and lifestyle. The issue of urban human settlements is eliminating forest covers from lands thus disturbing the equilibrium of natural resources and human development. The lack of proper arrangements for waste management is also […]
International Wildlife Day on March 1, 2018On 20 December 2013, at the 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3 March of every year as International Wildlife Day. The reason behind declaring 3rd March as International Wildlife Day is the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITIES). The purpose of celebrating […]