Environment

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…

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….

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….

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…

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…

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…

Islamabad: Italy has supported numerous development projects in Pakistan for nearly three decades, Ambassador Marilina Armellini stated during a press conference in Islamabad, underscoring the historic ties between the two nations. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Francesco Zatta from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Samuel Rizk from UNDP Pakistan, and experts from…

Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf discussed bilateral climate cooperation with Romina Khurshid Alam, Pakistan’s Coordinator on Climate Change, focusing on green energy transition, water conservation, and the urgent need for equitable climate financing for developing nations. Islamabad: Danish Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf met with Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change,…