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Climate risks weigh heavily on region's economy
New report from the Asian Development Bank puts countries, including Pakistan, on alert
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Climate finance: a complex puzzle at COP29
Conference to prioritise establishing concrete frameworks for climate finance, developing carbon markets, damage funds
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September 2024 marked as second-warmest on record globally: EU report
Global surface air temperature in September 2024 hit 16.17°C, exceeding the 1991-2020 average by 0.73°C.
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Volunteers mobilise mules, helicopters to aid Hurricane Helene victims
Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of the southeastern US, has now claimed more than 200 lives
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Death toll from floods in Bosnia reaches 19
Authorities declare state of emergency as search and rescue operations intensify to locate missing or trapped
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Extinction Rebellion activists disrupt Dutch Rijksmuseum
Activists display messages such as "No art on a dead planet" and urged museum to end its partnership with ING
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Massive wildfire devastates 20% of Brazilian forest
The blaze, which officials suspect is caused by arson, blankets Brasília in thick smoke as fire erupts in dry season
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Messi's Ibiza mansion defaced by activists demanding climate justice
"Help the planet. Eat the rich," exclaimed activists e, criticising the rich's carbon impact
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British HC points to lack of climate literacy
Says UK has developed private fund for environmental challenges
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Farmers yearn for irrigation scheme
Climate change affects gram yield in Thal
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Green investment a priority: Aurangzeb
WB study estimates annual GDP losses of up to 1% due to climate-related risks
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Facilitating Article 6 implementation for climate goals
Article designed to facilitate trade in emissions reduction credits between countries
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Climate-induced poverty
Alarmingly, female-headed households bear a disproportionate burden of climate-induced poverty
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WFP seeks long-term climate resilience in Pakistan
Country Director Ushiyama says it is time to invest in enhancing resilience ahead of future shocks
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Why laws are essential in addressing climate change
To achieve this ambitious goal every state must pursue domestic mitigation measures and undertake ambitious efforts
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Speculative thinking and the future
Stability in thought, cognitive dissonance and unsustainable future are agenda of today’s writing
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The coming climate catastrophe
Each of the previous eight years was already among the eight warmest ever observed
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A rights-based approach to resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan is 11th highest disaster risk-prone country out of 193
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‘Climate change poses threat to economy’
WB report cites Pakistan as highly susceptible country to droughts
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ICT schools to integrate climate education
BECS, FDI ink accord aiming to enhance initiatives within informal, formal schools
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Dreaming of a fossil free future
The Express Tribune speaks to Dr Adil Najam on the successes and shortcomings of last year's UN climate talks
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IBA launches second social sciences winter school
School seeks to contribute indigenous solutions to combat climate change, particularly in South Asia
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‘Climate financing remains elusive’
Fossil fuels phase-out apple of discord at COP-28, expert says
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Developing states seek increase in Adaptation Fund
Expert hopes COP28 will take new initiatives, announce financing
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LHC directs imposition of fines for water wastage
LHC comes down hard on artificial rain proposal
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PM terms Indus basin ground zero of climate mitigation
Kakar says operationalisation of ‘Loss & Damage Fund’ is a good start in right direction
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Towards environmentally cleaner alternative fuels
These can be used independently or mixed in various proportions
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Smog expected in Punjab, K-P plains
Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.
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Leaders unveil vision for business growth
Discuss need for concerted effort to balance climate action at the Future Summit
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In a first, Chinese scientists summit Mount Cho Oyu
Expedition yields vital data on high-altitude climate, glacier dynamics
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Water: The liquid lifeline facing climate crisis
Shrinking water resources owe their origin to urban centres, mostly due to urban sprawl
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Calls to ‘level up’ climate governance in Pakistan
Experts identify technical capacity, coordination as main obstacles
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Most nations get low marks on 'net-zero' climate plans
Most nations have vowed eliminate their carbon footprint, with commitments from China and India for 2060 and 2070
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D-8 aims to create collaborative mechanism against natural disasters
Platform seeks to meet aid needs of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Türkiye
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Up to $520bln in debt write-offs needed for emerging nations' climate goals
Without ambitious debt relief, many poor countries don't have a chance, said Kevin P. Gallagher, DRGR project co-chair
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Climate funding needed
Tackling a wicked crisis requires sustainability on multiple fronts
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Experts call for climate financing
Official says Pakistan played vital role in bringing together climate-stressed countries
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Over $9b pledges show world’s trust in Pakistan’s ruling coalition: PM
Shehbaz thanks international community for making Geneva moot 'resounding success'
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Learning from US moves towards climate disclosure
SECP should start thinking about mandatory disclosure, country’s role in greener economy
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PDMA role lauded
Officers commended for ensuring delivery of relief goods even to recent drought-affected areas of Balochistan
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Pakistan needs climate-resilient houses: Rehman
Urges govt to focus on sustainable urbanisation, provide better municipal services
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Bilawal floats idea of Climate Bank
Says financial support issue is expected to be resolved in next COP meeting
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Pakistan seeks green financing
Minister calls for creating a separate fund for emergency rehabilitation in the aftermath of a climate catastrophe
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COP27: quest for climate justice
Global dignitaries visit Pakistan and express solidarity, but to little avail
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Call for gender-responsive policies for climate action
Lok Virsa holds 15th Annual Rural Women Conference in federal capital
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Sherry briefs Kerry on climate change impact
Minister underscored Pakistan is placed in the top 10 “most vulnerable” countries impacted by climate change
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Saving the ecosystem
Increase in average global temperature by 0.04 °C per year would reduce world’s real GDP per capita by more than 7%
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Zero Waste Eco Festival held
Event created an experience for attendees to come together in nature, partake in sustainable activities
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Honey bees facing several existential threats
The insects need immediate attention if the country wants to sustain its production levels
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On Sindh’s coast, the sea’s intrusion leaves communities homeless
Abdul Majeed, a fisherman, watched the waves take over his village near Keti Bandar