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Climate Change
‘Tuvalu Sovereignty Not Negotiable’: PM Natano
News Desk
New York: Our sovereignty is not negotiable, and we will be working with the international community to bring an end to unnecessary conversations in academic and diplomatic circles that question Tuvalu’s statehood, said Tuvalu…
Small Island States Face Existential Threat As Sea Level Rise: GA
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United Nations: A staggering 900 million people living in low-lying coastal zones are at risk of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and other climate effects, and the issue extends far beyond coastal communities,…
China To Set Up Five National Botanical Gardens By 2025
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Beijing: China announced a plan on Thursday to establish five national botanical gardens by 2025 as part of the country’s drive to build a national botanical garden system for better protection of plant diversity.
According…
Goals To Combat Hunger, Climate Change In Peril: Guterres
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United Nations: World leaders are warned that the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that address hunger, health, biodiversity, strong institutions, pollution and peaceful societies are all off-track due to the impact of…
PM Kakar To Demand ‘Climate Justice’ At COP28
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New York: Pakistan’s developed country partners must fulfil their pledge to provide $100 billion annually in climate finance, said Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.
While addressing the Sustainable Development…
For Climate Activists, New York’s Lights Shine Too Bright
New York: New York's annual Climate Week is underway, bringing together activists, lawmakers, and corporate executives for hundreds of activities aimed at addressing the global catastrophe.
However, the bright lights that give the "city…
Lead Poisoning Causes Over 5m Deaths Annually: Study
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Islamabad: Toxic lead is having an ever-worse impact on global health, contributing to more than 5 million deaths and air pollution annually, according to a new study.
According to a study done by the World Bank experts,…
OIC Nations Most Vulnerable To Climate Stress
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Islamabad: The multiple challenges faced by the least developed nations in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries, include food insecurity, poverty, youth unemployment, female illiteracy and water scarcity.…
Climate Shocks Can Escalate Conflicts, Cause More Deaths: IMF
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Islamabad: By 2060, conflict-related deaths could increase by 8.5 per cent in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS), while deaths in countries with extreme temperature increases could increase by 14 per cent, according to…
Air Pollution Reduces Life Expectancy By 4 Yrs
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Islamabad: The average life expectancy of citizens is decreasing by 4 years due to an increase in air pollution in Pakistan, according to the recent report of the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI).
The annual report of the…