Pakistan needs $390bn investment for low-carbon energy transition by 2050: ADBÂ Â
Major policy reforms and private sector engagement crucial to meet climate goals, says ADB report Â
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
Punjab govt implements ‘green lockdown’ in Lahore’s high-pollution zones
New restrictions target pollution hotspots with curbs on construction, rickshaw entry, and outdoor barbecues
Pakistan seeks additional $1.5 to $2 billion for climate initiatives in IMF program
Augmentation of existing $7 billion EFF with climate finance on agenda at IMF/World Bank meeting in Washington DC
World Bank spends $42.6 billion in climate finance in FY2024
Climate financing made up 44% of World Bank’s total financing in FY24, which amounted to $97 billion
Acumen Pakistan secures $28m anchor funding for a new $90m Climate Fund. How will this help agribusinesses?
In Pakistan, the question of climate financing looms large. So what’s happening?
Experts call for robust local govt structures to drive inclusive climate-resilient infrastructure policies
ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged the government to set up strong local government structures to ensure participatory policy-making for climate-resilient development infrastructure.
Senator Sherry...
China avoids climate change discussion despite extreme weather
Record heat and historic floods in China this summer have failed to ignite domestic public debate about how the world's top carbon...
India succeeds in reducing emissions rate by 33% over 14 years – sources
India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according...
Climate Change ministry’s not-so-big reveal of the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan 2023
Can the Ministry of Climate Change under the leadership of Sherry Rehman finally reach its true potential?
Climate change: Which countries will foot the bill?
Record-breaking heat in China. Wildfires forcing Swiss villages to evacuate. Drought ravaging Spanish crops. As the costs of climate change rack up, a debate is surging...