The economy of climate change on February 24, 2018Climate change (CC) is having a massive impact on the global economy. The financial aspects of CC are not limited to only environmental disasters but also mitigation and adaption efforts taken at an international level to combat the effects of CC. At a global level, billions of dollars are annually spent on issues related to […]
First National Green Day anniversery on February 12, 2018Forests play an essential role in mitigation and adaptation to climate change effects. Trees are primary barriers to floods. They store carbon from theair, which is a critical reason for global warming and glacier melting. Pakistan is among top ten countries most affected by climate change and having forest cover less than five percent of […]
Reporting on climate change on February 1, 2018Media is considered the fourth pillar of a state. It helps the government shape its policies and brings into the notice of government the important issues. It keeps a check and balance on the performance of organisations and provides valuable feedback on important issues. Climate change and environmental issues are gaining importance in Pakistani media […]
The first wildlife policy in Pakistan on January 10, 2018Pakistan is a land of diverse geographical features ranging from the Himalayas in the North to the wide Arabian Sea in the South. Its unique and diverse geographical landmarks make it a home to distinct biodiversity. Pakistan is blessed with varied wildlife including big cats, Markhor, wild sheep and goats, vultures, eagles, hawks, falcons, turtles, […]
Climate change; a soft threat on December 21, 2017Threats are of two kinds: hard and soft threats. Hard threats are in forms of weapons, enemy forces and weapons of mass destruction. However, soft threats are any tool or actor killing masses but in an indirect way. Climate Change is a soft threat, working like a slow poison for our planet and people. Climate […]
Regional Organisation on Climate Change on November 26, 2017Emerging challenges and needs have always compelled countries to join hands for common interests. The foundations of regional organisation have always been laid on some common factors including geographical proximity, similar cultures, and common socio-economic and political interests. Regional organisations like South Asian Association Regional Countries (SAARC), Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), and Association of South […]
Significance of the Climate Change conference on November 21, 2017The Climate Change conference COP-23 ended with all its diverse colours on November 17th, 2017 in Bonn, Germany with new promising words, highlighting new challenges, vulnerabilities and innovative solutions. The main discussions focused on progress on implementation of Paris agreement, climate financing including mobilising private sectors, climate risks insurance, gender action and regional cooperation. The […]
Impacts of climate change on November 2, 2017Climate Change is a multi-disciplinary area interlinked with many other fields, like food and agriculture, health, economy, water issues, disaster management and gender perspective. The role of women in climate change cannot be undermined due to their greater risks of susceptibility to climate change disasters. Pakistan is among top ten countries most affected by climate […]
International Snow Leopard Day on October 24, 2017That the Snow Leopard faces extinction ought to give us all cause for alarm. For this magnificent creature is king of the ecosystem, given his status as the leading predator when it comes to regulating wildlife population. He faces threat both from the environment and mankind; including climate change, reduced prey and surges in human […]
Conferences on climate change on October 16, 2017The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty negotiated at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992, then enforced on 21 March 1994. The UNFCCC objective is to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic […]