Islamabad, July 23: Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to develop and launch joint programmes ahead of UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP31 focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), electrification, energy efficiency and recycling as part of expanded bilateral climate cooperation. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination…
Islamabad, July 22: Climate change, plastic pollution, ghost nets and unsustainable fishing practices are accelerating the decline of sea turtle populations along Pakistan’s coastline, according to WWF-Pakistan. Speaking to ClimateDataBook, WWF-Pakistan’s Senior Manager Research and Conservation, Muhammad Jamshed Iqbal Chaudhry, said Pakistan’s marine waters are home to five sea turtle species: Green, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill,…
Islamabad, July 19: Students, hikers and conservation volunteers joined a community cleanup drive at Margalla Hills National Park on Sunday to promote wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection and climate action through public participation. Islamabad Wildlife Management Board in collaboration with the Green Action Forum, Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and Friends of MHNP organized the event…
Islamabad, July 17: The Silk Road Caravan has crossed the 6,000-kilometre mark on its journey from Riyadh to Ulaanbaatar, organisers announced. The expedition is being held in conjunction with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Travelling through Türkiye, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China, the caravan aims to highlight the importance of rangelands —…
Islamabad, July 15: A high-level United Nations delegation led by UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday to discuss disaster preparedness and humanitarian cooperation. The delegation included UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya and senior officials from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
Islamabad, July 12: Climate-smart agrifood systems must be rapidly expanded across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan to avert worsening food insecurity as climate change, conflict and water scarcity drive food demand 67% higher by 2050, the World Bank said. The report identifies transforming agrifood systems as a key opportunity to improve food…
Islamabad, 10 July: The Emergency Response Committee (ERC), constituted on the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to oversee national preparedness and coordinated response during Monsoon 2026, held its second meeting today at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Headquarters. The meeting was convened via video link by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development…
Brussels, July 6: The Union for the Mediterranean has launched applications for a journalism award recognising women journalists reporting on gender-sensitive and solutions-oriented climate action, the green economy and digital transformation. Applications are open until September 13, 2026. The award is organised by the Union for the Mediterranean in partnership with the Euro-Mediterranean Network of…
Islamabad, July 1: Pakistan and the United Nations on Wednesday agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience, disaster preparedness and humanitarian response during a meeting between Climate Change Minister Dr. Musadik Malik and UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Mohamed Yahya. Dr. Malik congratulated Mr. Yahya on his appointment and…
Islamabad, June 30: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast the first widespread monsoon spell of the season from July 1 to 6, warning that isolated heavy downpours could trigger urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. Upper and central Punjab, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Gujranwala and Faisalabad, are likely to…