MOMBASA June 18, 2026 — A three day 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) concluded here in Kenya on Thursday with governments, businesses and civil society organisations announcing 320 commitments worth $6.4 billion aimed at advancing global ocean conservation and sustainable development efforts. The conference, which held from 16-18, 2026, brought together representatives from 104 governments,…
LAHORE, June 12, 2026 — Experts at a seminar have warned that water insecurity, climate change, and governance gaps are emerging as major national security challenges for Pakistan, calling for stronger resilience and strategic water management. The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, organised an event titled “Water Governance as a Climate Security…
Islamabad, June 10, 2026 —Pakistan and Spain on Wednesday discussed cooperation on climate resilience, renewable energy and sustainable development during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik and Spanish Ambassador Carlos Aragón. Dr. Malik highlighted the growing risks posed by climate change, citing the devastating floods that have affected Pakistan in…
Jakarta, June 9, 2026 — Countries across the Indo-Pacific marked World Coral Triangle Day 2026 on Tuesday, renewing calls for stronger ocean conservation and climate action to protect the Coral Triangle, one of the world’s most important marine ecosystems. Often referred to as the “Amazon of the Seas” for its extraordinary marine biodiversity, the Coral…
Islamabad, June 8, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday urged a fundamental rethink of humanity’s relationship with the oceans, calling for urgent collective action to protect marine resources amid rising environmental pressures. On World Oceans Day, which this year is observed under the global theme “REIMAGINE: Beyond the…
Islamabad, June 05, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has warned of an underwater heat emergency in the Arabian Sea and urged urgent climate action to protect coastal communities, fisheries and maritime infrastructure. In a statement on Climate Day, he emphasized that nature provides countless sustainable solutions to the climate…
ISLAMABAD, June 04, 2026 — A cleanup at Rawal Lake ahead of World Environment Day uncovered used syringes, medical waste and widespread plastic pollution, prompting the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency to warn of risks to public health and freshwater ecosystems. The Pak‑EPA organised the drive jointly with Nestlé Pakistan and hosted by the Punjab Small…
Islamabad, Jun 04, 2026 —Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday called for collective and sustained efforts to tackle environmental challenges and protect natural resources for future generations. In his message on World Environment Day, Gilani said environmental degradation, climate change, deforestation, water scarcity, pollution and biodiversity loss pose serious threats to…
ISLAMABAD, June 3, 2026 — Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) is set to launch a nationwide climate action drive on World Environment Day 2026 linking climate adaptation with poverty reduction and community resilience. PASS in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), will feature a series of events across all provincial…
Islamabad: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on Tuesday urged the adoption of gender-responsive budgeting in climate adaptation, arguing that climate finance must address the disproportionate vulnerabilities faced by women and marginalized groups. Speaking after an in-house faculty discussion ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, SDPI Executive Director Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri stressed…