IMF team to visit Pakistan next week for $1bn climate fund review
Delegation will visit from February 24 to 28 for a "review and discussion" of climate resilience funding, says advisor to finance minister
NA panel approves Climate Accountability Bill 2024, proposes fines for polluters
Bill calls for corporate responsibility, climate fund to tackle emissions
Pakistan’s first National Carbon Market Policy lacks sectoral focus, experts warn
Industry leaders call for enhanced incentives, public-private partnerships, and a flexible Carbon Adjustment Factor to boost investment and SME participation
Aurangzeb urges fast-track adoption of climate change-resilient policies
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday stressed the need to adopt policies framed to address climate change-related...
Pakistan needs $100bn investment for clean energy transition, Senate panel briefed
$50 billion needed to achieve 60% renewable energy target by 2030; additional investment required to cut emissions by 50% and implement National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) Plan
A catastrophe looms on our doorsteps
Pakistan’s mountains, rivers, and ports face unique challenges posed by climate change. All of them are far more interconnected than one might think
Pakistan joins global initiative to to reduce environmental impact of fashion and construction industries
Six-year programme targets pollution, GHG emissions, and hazardous chemicals
Wealthy nations pledge $250 billion for climate aid, developing countries call it inadequate
Developing nations and climate advocates criticise the proposal terming the figure as “totally unacceptable and inadequate”
IMF links $1 billion climate financing to Pakistan’s economic review targets
Funds tied to climate resilience plans and meeting fiscal milestones
Pakistan needs $390bn investment for low-carbon energy transition by 2050: ADB
Major policy reforms and private sector engagement crucial to meet climate goals, says ADB report
World’s top banks pledge $120 billion in climate finance to poor nations
New figure includes $42 billion for extreme weather adaptation; private sector expected to contribute over $65 billion annual
Lahore’s smog isn’t difficult to understand. Neither is the solution to it
The causes of smog are clear: bad fuel, crop burning, and dirty sources of energy. The answers aren’t all that complicated, and they don’t necessarily have to involve India
Pakistan faces $100 billion loss from climate change in two decades
Experts warn of growing climate and mercury pollution challenges at SDPI conference
Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to tackle severe pollution
War room committee will review weather and air quality forecasts, says spokesperson for Environment Protection Department
Limited real-time air quality monitors hinder effective measures in smoggy Lahore: report
Only three official air quality monitors are operational; private data is not accurate, says EPD