Climate Change

Pakistan need access to global funds to cope with climate change Pakistan will need approximately $40 billion in funds to achieve the desired level of greenhouse gas emissions during the next one and half decade and counter climate change threats,...

Reversing deforestation and forest degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine in Pakistan ISLAMABAD - A new project called “Reversing deforestation and forest degradation in high conservation value Chilgoza Pine in Pakistan” has been launched to improve environment, enhance resilience...

Floods in India, Bangladesh and Nepal kill 1,200 and leave millions homeless The heavy rains and strong winds have killed more than 1,200 people in India, Bangladesh and Nepal while the death toll could rise. The devastating floods have hit South...

Five people have died while many are still missing in Mumbai The heavy rains and winds of ongoing monsoon drift have paralysed India’s financial capital Mumbai for two consecutive days. According to Indian media, Mumbai has been completely lashed once again...

Pakistan introduces REDD+ initiative to slow down climate change By Sana Jamal Pakistan was once home to beautiful and endless stretches of lush green trees but now most of the regions have a deserted look and the country has one of...

Billion Tree Project has also restored 350,000 hectares of forests Pakistan's north-western province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has successfully planted 1 billion trees and in fact surpassed the estimated target of Billion Tree Tsunami Afforestation Project. Pakistani cricketer turned politician Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Pakistan Met Office predicts widespread rains with isolated heavy falls till Thursday Heavy rainfall with gusty winds was reported on Wednesday in different parts of the country including Islamabad, Upper Punjab, Lower Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Eastern Baluchistan and Kashmir. The Pakistan...

PMD predicted such heat wave in Sindh, southern Punjab and KP in coming days Global warming has brought scorching temperatures around the world. The resulting extreme weather causes highest recorded temperatures in the ongoing summer in Pakistan. Yesterday, 28th May 2017,...

UAE is at serious risk of droughts over the next 25 years due to its climate Most of the countries are thoughtful to avoid the serious effects of expected global warming, United Arab Emirates has come up with a bizarre...

Changing weather patterns of Karachi have sent heatwave alarm for May and June The Meteorological Department stressed on raising awareness among the people on heatwave before any heat wave strike Karachi. According to the Met Department, the changing weather patterns in...