Pakistan, Norway sign first carbon market deal under Paris Agreement
Pakistan and Norway signed the country’s first bilateral agreement under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a key step towards entering international carbon markets and attracting climate finance.
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Pakistan partnering with China to set up ‘National Carbon Trading Framework’
Pakistan is collaborating with a wide range of international organizations, development partners and private stakeholders to establish National Carbon Trading Framework, which will not only strengthen its climate governance but also monetize climate actions.
80% of world’s poor live in regions exposed to climate hazards; South Asia has largest number: UN
Nearly 80 per cent of the world’s poor – 887 million people – live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue, according to a new UN report.
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Pakistan Launches Green Taxonomy to Attract Climate Investment
Pakistan has approved the Pakistan Green Taxonomy, a new framework aimed at channeling investment into climate resilience and sustainable growth.
Pakistan, ADB eye carbon markets as next frontier for green growth
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with a high-level delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore collaborative opportunities in carbon markets and forge the path for a new climate strategy grounded in economic and environmental synergy.
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ADB Backs Pakistan with $500M for Disaster Risk Reduction
The federal government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on climate resilience and environmental sustainability during a high-level talks in Islamabad.
Glacial Melting: A threat to our habitat, ecosystem
Often referred to as “Third Pole,” the glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan, are the most stunning natural wonders of Pakistan. These icy giants feed Indus River and its tributaries, serve as a source of freshwater for millions and a critical component of region’s delicate ecosystem.
Azerbaijan and Pakistan Partner to Develop Green Energy Corridor
In a significant move towards combating climate change and promoting sustainable energy, Azerbaijan and Pakistan have agreed to collaborate on renewable energy production, transmission, and trade.
Victory for Shell in Climate Case Appeal Against Dutch Court
Shell won its appeal against a landmark climate ruling in the Netherlands, which in 2021 ordered the oil and gas company to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale to drive climate awareness
Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has collaborated with the Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress to hold a series of sessions at the University from November 6-8, 2024.