As climate change strains traditional growth models and land-based resources come under mounting pressure, Pakistan starts turning to the sea for economic renewal. Its oceans, rivers and coastline, long treated as peripheral to national planning, are now being reframed as strategic assets capable of driving sustainable growth under the banner of the blue economy. In…
Along the usually fast-moving Srinagar Highway, where commuters often hurry past without a second glance, a new visual landmark now compels people to slow down if not in speed, then in thought. Rising from a freshly landscaped green patch, a pair of sculpted white hands gently holding a living tree has become one of Islamabad’s…
As the world converges on Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the stakes could scarcely be higher. The summit arrives at a critical moment because scientific evidence shows a narrowing window to prevent catastrophic warming, political will appears fragile, and policy contradictions are widespread. Brazil, as host, embodies both promise and paradox. The Amazon is central to…
Pakistan’s capital city, Islamabad is gradually reclaiming its reputation as a cleaner, greener, and more tranquil city through a well-coordinated set of environmental and urban initiatives. By expanding parks and green belts, rolling out electric buses, and strengthening air quality regulations, it is moving steadily toward a more sustainable future. At the center of this…
Methane is extremely powerful greenhouse gas that traps heat over 80 times more effectively than carbon dioxide in the short term. Despite remaining in the atmosphere for only about a decade, it currently accounts for nearly one-third of global warming. Therefore, rapidly reducing methane emmissions is one of the quickest and most affordable ways to…
Pakistan stands at a crossroads of climate vulnerability and opportunity, where adapting a dual climate economy such as green and blue can transform its development trajectory. This model focuses on the sustainable and transformative management of terrestrial and marine resources simultaneously. The green economy emphasizes land-based sustainability by promoting agriculture, renewable energy, forestry, waste management,…
Pakistan is steadily establishing itself as a key participant in the global carbon offset and trading market. With its largest forest reserves, extensive mangrove ecosystems, substantial untapped renewable energy resources, and an improving regulatory framework, the country has a great potential to harmonize environmental sustainability with economic growth. The shift mirrors a wider global trend…
Since the early 1990s, Pakistan’s tuna fishery has been dominated by Yellowfin and Skipjack, but both the species are highly prone to migration because of environmental factors such as rising sea temperatures. Mostly they migrate to eastward and deeper waters, altering the traditional fishing routes. This migration directly affects the livelihoods of fishermen in Balochistan…
Information integrity on climate change is critical to overcoming denialism, greenwashing, and misinformation, which are major barriers to effective climate action and public engagement. Most countries in the Global South, including Pakistan, are significantly impacted by both climate misinformation and disinformation, which undermine public awareness, distort policy debates, and hinder effective responses to critical issues…