UNITED NATIONS: Water-related hazards dominate the list of disasters in terms of both the human and economic toll over the last 50 years, according to a comprehensive analysis by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a Geneva-based UN agency. “The Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water Extremes (1970-2019)”, which will be … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese, Pakistani and Turkish researchers have stressed on climate-smart agriculture, as the world is struggling to maintain and increase agriculture production against the backdrop of the growing climate-related challenges. In a milestone move, these researchers on Saturday published two English monographs on climate-smart agriculture. The publications, “Sustainable Soil and Land Management and Climate Change” … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the government was working on setting out an eco-friendly roadmap for the country to save its future generations from the negative effects of climate change and global warming. “We will devise sustainable policies on environmental protection to materialise the vision of a clean and green Pakistan,” … Read more
Floods have been feared in upper parts of the country with glaciers beginning to melt due to climate change, with the start of the summer season the government has directed the citizens to remain prepared. SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has reached Hunza, which is amongst the zones feared to be hit hard … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his ‘strong message’ on World Environment Day 2021 hosted by Pakistan reflecting our commitment to counter environment degradation. The Premier took to Twitter and wrote, “We laud President Xi’s leadership in combatting climate change & biodiversity loss & his offer to step up cooperation … Read more
Oslo: The Arctic has warmed three times more quickly than the planet as a whole, and faster than previously thought, a report warned on Thursday. Arctic sea ice is an early victim of rising temperatures, with each fraction of a degree making a huge difference on the temperature of the artic, whereas the chance of … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates regarding the dangers of climate change. According to the details, Imran Khan in his letter invited Bill Gates to work together to work together to make the world a better place. PM Imran in his letter wrote, ‘My government has already been … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday shared his article on Twitter, in which he has highlighted the risks Pakistan is facing due to the climate change. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan while sharing his published article in a tweet, said that: A holistic approach to tackling climate change is needed including financial … Read more
Pakistan is all set to host World Environment Day 2021 in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). According to UNEP report, this year’s observance of World Environment Day will be on the theme of ‘ecosystem restoration’ and focus on resetting our relation with nature. It will also mark the formal launch of the UN … Read more
The sweeping fields of Pampore of India-occupied Kashmir was once covered with Saffron – thin, lush purple and bedraggled crop of flowers expected to be harvest this year. In the past two decades, climate change has caused dry conditions leads to making the yield half of the spice that is considered as the most expensive … Read more
It is known that land-dwelling dinosaurs were wiped out about 66 million years ago when an asteroid twice the diameter of Paris crashed into Earth. The plunge in global temperatures causing a blanket of heat-shielding debris in the atmosphere became the reason behind dinosaurs’ extinction. 100 million years earlier, another climate change cataclysm devastated a different set of dinosaur species … Read more
Big firms and financial institutions in the UK will now have to produce reports regarding their exposure to climate risks within five years under the terms of a tougher regime announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Disclosure by large businesses will be made mandatory in an attempt to tackle global warming. The chancellor disclosed plans for … Read more
Air pollution worldwide takes the lives of approximately seven million people every year. Data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits and it contains high level of pollutants. The World Health Organization is supporting countries to address air pollution. Industrial pollution is a major threat to health and … Read more
The Tech Giant Tesla and some of the other world’s largest investors have been urged to set science-based targets in order to reduce risk to investments. According to the details, over 1,800 of the global companies with the highest emissions, have been contacted as part of a new campaign. The data showed that the companies who … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has addressed the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session virtually on Friday. PM Khan on smart lockdown: While addressing, PM Khan highlighted the Kashmir Issue once again on the international platform. The primer also discussed how Pakistan has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic. “Peace is needed to give rights to … Read more
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that he is heartbroken to see the situation of Karachi, the tree planting campaign will reduce the effects of climate change. According to details, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail while talking to media after planting trees in connection with tree planting campaign in Karachi said that Tiger Day was celebrated … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that a new city is going to be built along with Lahore which will also revive Ravi. According to details, Prime Minister Imran Khan planted a tree during the tree planting campaign in the federal capital Islamabad. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pm-imran-khan-thanks-former-malaysian-prime-minister-mahathir-mohamad”] On the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing … Read more
The Prime Minister tweeted a video of Baloki area of Punjab. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, climate change in Punjab is clear under 10 billion tree tsunami. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”development-of-karachi-is-top-priority-pm-imran-khan”] He further said that a big change is visible in a year under the tree planting campaign. Baloki, Punjab: Massive change … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The International organization has lauded the Pakistani government’s efforts against climate change, saying that Pakistan had surpassed the developed countries by achieving its target ten years ago. Thanks to Pakistan’s swift efforts to tackle climate change, it achieved the goal of the United Nations Environment Action Plan ten years ago. Prime Minister Imran Khan … Read more
A new report tabulated by United Nations has stated that No country is doing enough to protect children from the impact of climate change. In a UN-backed report assessing the capacity of 180 countries to ensure that their youngsters can survive and thrive, the authors highlight numerous “immediate” threats to their health, environment and opportunities. These … Read more
Hollywood actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to join the Austrian World Summit. Dr Arsalan Khalid, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Digital Media, tweeted a video with a caption “World is recognizing Pakistan’s efforts to save the world from the threat of climate change. Prime Minister Imran Khan being … Read more
A new report has said Climate change could be disastrous in 20 years with risks to global security. The 2020 Munich Security Conference will open with a warning of how climate change is affecting global security. The report, launched on the eve of the annual gathering warns of “imminent and dire” risks and urges military … Read more
Pakistan’s award-winning filmmaker Shehzad Hameed has released the trailer of his upcoming documentary that shines a light on climate change. Shehzad Hameed released the trailer of his documentary series “THE POLITICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE” on social media. The trailer for the 3-hour long documentary is out now. Shehzad Hameed said, “I traverse around the world … Read more
LAHORE: Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam said on Friday that it is top priority of the government to make Pakistan exporter of vehicles. According to the details, he was addressing a launching ceremony of Electric Rickshaw of Sazgar Engineering Works Limited at Sunder Industrial Estate. He appreciated the company for … Read more
Lahore: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said, two hundred million trees will be planted in Punjab to build resilience to climate change. According to the details, addressing the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan’s first-ever urban forest on today, he said the government is adopting adequate measures to combat environmental pollution. … Read more
Researchers at the Center for Environmental Policy at Imperial College London acknowledge that sanctions do not independently cause environmental degradation in a targeted nation, but the secondary impacts of sanctions can inadvertently act as “catalysts” that lead to environmental issues, BOL News learnt. Shirin Hakim, a PhD scholar at Imperial College London studying the impact … Read more
Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of Pakistan on Saturday (today). Gilgit-Baltistan reportedly remained the coldest region of the country as per the weather forecast. According to Meteorological Department, Skardu in Gigilt Baltistan region remained the coldest place in the country with 10 degree Celsius, while mercury plunged in Astore to -08°C, … Read more
At least 4 people were killed and more than 400 homes have been demolished due to bushfires across Australia last month. Over 140 bushes in South Wales and in Sydney are burning. In addition to this, seven separate fire started yesterday in various areas of the city rapidly. Bushfires are still raging in South Australia, … Read more
