Climate adaptation tracking mechanisms to help preparing ADCOM for UNFCCC

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Head of Agriculture and Coordination, Global Climate-Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC), Arif Goheer, said on Thursday that developing the adaptation tracking mechanism would not only aid in the national climate change adaptation planning process but would also support preparing the adaptation communication (ADCOM) for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Continue reading Climate adaptation tracking mechanisms to help preparing ADCOM for UNFCCC

Sherry unveils country’s first-ever National Adaptation Plan

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP): Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman Wednesday unveiled the country’s first-ever National Adaptation Plan unanimously approved by the federal capital to enhance nation’s resilience against adverse impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. The minister flanked by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change, Syed Mujtaba Hussain… Continue reading Sherry unveils country’s first-ever National Adaptation Plan

Federal Minster for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman speaking at the UNFCCC side event gearing towards carbon neutrality in the Asia-Pacific Region

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Korea appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to combat the effects of climate change

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP):Mr. Suh Sangpyo, Ambassador of Korea to Pakistan, on Tuesday said that the Korean government appreciated the Pakistani government’s efforts to prevent and respond to climate change induced natural disasters. Addressing a seminar on climate change policy of Korea and Pakistan, he said, “our two countries have contributed a lot to the… Continue reading Korea appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to combat the effects of climate change

Experts urge to appreciate Pakistan’s good work on climate instead of mudslinging

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):The civil society representatives and experts who participated in the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Saturday appreciated Pakistan’s performance at COP26 and refuted the allegations leveled by a parliamentarian a day before. They have asked the prime minister for a probe… Continue reading Experts urge to appreciate Pakistan’s good work on climate instead of mudslinging

Pakistan reduced 20 percent GHG emissions from available resources: Amin

PM’s aide rings alarm bells for ‘land grabbers’, launches cadastral maps

ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan Saturday said reduction in carbon emissions, cleaner energy and forestry are the main components of the National Determined Contribution (NDC) that has been presented to the forum of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s 26th Conference… Continue reading Pakistan reduced 20 percent GHG emissions from available resources: Amin

TBTTP helps generate around 85,000 green employment opportunities amid Covid-19

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):The Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Plantation (TBTTP) programme has helped introduce around 85000 environment friendly livelihood opportunities so far with the core focus on ecological conservation besides the onslaught of Covid-19 pandemic. The plantation reviving green cover under the BTTP project is not only guaranteeing climate change resilient future of the region,… Continue reading TBTTP helps generate around 85,000 green employment opportunities amid Covid-19

UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday told world leaders attending the Climate Summit, hosted by the United States, to take urgent climate action, as “Mother Nature is not waiting.” In sharply-worded remarks from UN Headquarters in New York, he called for a price on carbon, end subsidies for fossil fuels and stop… Continue reading UN chief urges world leaders to tackle climate change at US-hosted summit

World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 19 (APP): The Earth’s temperature continues to rise unabated, with 2020 being one of the three warmest years on record, as extreme weather events combine with the coronavirus pandemic, impacting millions, and prompting the U.N. chief to say that the world stands “on the verge of the abyss”. According to the World… Continue reading World on the verge of climate ‘abyss’, as temperature rise continues: UN chief

Pakistan, Korea discuss bilateral cooperation in climate change, science diplomacy

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Pakistan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) Thursday held their first round of bilateral dialogue on climate change and science wherein the two countries explored avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation and engagement in the said fields. The Pakistan side was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Director General (United Nations)… Continue reading Pakistan, Korea discuss bilateral cooperation in climate change, science diplomacy

Pakistan fully committed to play leadership role in tackling climate change: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the Government of Pakistan remained fully committed to play a leadership role in addressing the issue of climate change and making a shift towards a “clean and green” Pakistan through a well-articulated climate change agenda consisting of a number of on-the-ground flagship initiatives. The… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to play leadership role in tackling climate change: PM

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