NDMA Hosts High-Level Delegations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan for Disaster Cooperation Talks
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NDMA Hosts High-Level Delegations from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan for Disaster Cooperation Talks

ByAsif Khurshid

Islamabad:  Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday hosted high-level delegations from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan at its National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC), underscoring regional efforts to strengthen cooperation in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. The Uzbek parliamentary delegation was led by Mr. Nuriddin Ismoilov, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis,…

Dr. Musadik Malik, Ethiopian Envoy Discuss Environmental Collaboration
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Dr. Musadik Malik, Ethiopian Envoy Discuss Environmental Collaboration

ByAsif Khurshid

Islamabad: Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Jamal Baker Abdullah, to discuss enhancing cooperation on green initiatives, afforestation, and environmental sustainability. During the meeting, both sides explored collaborative tree plantation projects involving knowledge exchange, research, and community engagement. They agreed on the importance of empowering youth as…

Experts Warn of Urban Water Crisis, Call for Immediate Policy Interventions

Experts Warn of Urban Water Crisis, Call for Immediate Policy Interventions

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Islamabad: The WWF-Pakistan organized a seminar under the Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWASI), supported by the Australian Government, titled ‘Water-Sensitive Principles and Practices for Resilient and Liveable Cities in Pakistan’. The event brought together policymakers, civil society representatives, and national and international experts to address the growing water challenges faced by Pakistan’s urban centers due…

PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to UN-Led Climate Action

PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to UN-Led Climate Action

ByWeb Desk

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United Nations, particularly in sustainable development and climate change. During a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, he underscored Pakistan’s political will to combat climate change in close partnership with the UN and the international community….

Pakistan prioritizes circular economy to boost sustainability, waste management: Romina Khurshid

Pakistan prioritizes circular economy to boost sustainability, waste management: Romina Khurshid

ByZaman Bajwa

Islamabad:  Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to improve its waste management systems and promote sustainability through the development of a Circular Economy Policy. This policy aims to incorporate circular economy principles into national strategies, fostering sustainable industrial practices and the adoption of green technologies….

UNICEF Representative Meets Pakistani Climate Change Coordinator to Discuss Food Security and Vulnerable Populations

UNICEF Representative Meets Pakistani Climate Change Coordinator to Discuss Food Security and Vulnerable Populations

ByZaman Bajwa

Islamabad: UNICEF Representative in Pakistan Abdullah A. Fadil met with Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, to address pressing issues related to climate change, food security, and the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly children. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts between the government and international organizations to…

Global action is crucial for climate-vulnerable nations : Romina Alam

Global action is crucial for climate-vulnerable nations : Romina Alam

ByZaman Bajwa

Islamabad: Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC), Romina Khurshid Alam highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on Pakistan, noting that heatwaves, floods, and droughts have disproportionately affected the mental health of women and adolescent girls.   Speaking during a meeting with the former Prime Minister of Norway, Kjell…

Climate change threatens Pakistan’s SDGs ,Pakistan needs $348 billion for climate action: Romina Khurshid

Climate change threatens Pakistan’s SDGs ,Pakistan needs $348 billion for climate action: Romina Khurshid

ByAsif Khurshid

Islamabad: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, in a national meeting on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasized that despite Pakistan contributing less than one percent to global carbon emissions, it ranks as the fifth most impacted country due to climate change. She underlined that global warming’s visible impacts are already threatening…

Stakeholders discuss inclusive path for Pakistan’s climate commitments at SDPI workshop

Stakeholders discuss inclusive path for Pakistan’s climate commitments at SDPI workshop

ByZaman Bajwa

Islamabad : A national stakeholder workshop on “Developing Inclusive Climate Commitments: NDCs 3.0 for Pakistan” was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to discuss the country’s progress and future strategies under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) framework. Key speakers included Dr. Shafqat Munir, Deputy Executive Director SDPI; Muhammad Arif Goheer, Executive Director GCISC;…

Pakistan, UK agree to deepen cooperation on climate challenges

Pakistan, UK agree to deepen cooperation on climate challenges

ByAsif Khurshid

Islamabad : Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation and address shared challenges posed by climate change. The understanding was reached during a meeting between British Under-Secretary of State Hamish Falconer and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today. The two sides exchanged views on regional and…