Shrinking water resources owe their origin to urban centres, mostly due to urban sprawl

No institutional mechanism or lead organisation has been initiated for preparatory work

Lack of awareness, weak capacity deprive Pakistan of environmental advantages

Credits can be earned via reforestation, green covers, solar and wind power

It will be source of income generation for companies, individuals involved in recycling

GMO soybeans carry many health risks and drain precious foreign exchange

It will be difficult for countries, with weak capacity and lack of expertise, to access such funding

The global community should establish a Pakistan-focused climate fund with $50 billion as seed money

Pakistan requires scientific research, enforcement of a legal framework and the development of policies and strategies

Renewable energy sources pose threat to vested interests that create obstacles