Explainer: Pakistan’s missed opportunities at CBD COP16 – what this critical biodiversity summit is all about
While neighbouring counties strengthen biodiversity ties at COP16, Pakistan stands on the sidelines with a single delegate
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India calls for South Asia air pollution alliance at COP16
Minister calls for revival of SAARC pollution pact amid regional smog crisis
One against many: Pakistan’s solo fight for biodiversity funds at COP16
As COP16 enters its critical second week, Pakistan’s challenges in securing biodiversity funds reflect broader issues in global biodiversity financing
Global biodiversity goals: Pakistan struggles at COP16
As 35 nations submit updated action plans at COP16, developing nations including Pakistan face administrative hurdles in aligning with new...
‘Make peace with nature,’ COP urges world leaders
President of Colombia during COP16 with journalists and opinion makers from more than 190 countries, stressed reducing debt risk for...
COP16 CBD to convene in Colombia: Pakistan commits to biodiversity but falls short of action
Country is signatory to Convention on Biological Diversity and federal climate change ministry will represent it in conference on biodiversity...
Sindh Solar Energy Project aims to compensate households in Malir and West district that will be displaced
Project funded by World Bank whose guidelines on 'involuntary settlement' make it mandatory for authorities to share scheme's benefits with...
SSGC keeping biogas policy secret
Policy not available for public review although it is extremely important for reaching country’s target of shifting to 60 per...
Floating power project on Keenjhar Lake lacks component to compensate for loss of livelihood, environmental disruption
Local communities and experts worry that placing solar panels on lake water could harm its appeal as a picnic spot,...
Future of floating solar project on Keenjhar Lake uncertain due to lack of clarity on mode of implementation
Feasibility study that was required to be completed in 2023 still under way; it is still not decided whether NTDC...
