biodiversity

News Desk Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its inaugural biodiversity and nature-themed bond to finance various environmental projects across Asia and the Pacific.This 10-year bond, valued at A$150 million…

Tahira Khan Karachi: The environmental experts were in consensus that biodiversity is crucial for a healthy planet, contributing to economic prosperity and fostering a harmonious relationship with Mother Earth.They were speaking at…

News DeskLahore: Approximately 60 percent of Pakistan's forests are being used as firewood, 25 percent for furniture, and 15 percent are being lost due to urbanization and community-driven demands.Mian Kashif Ashfaq, Chief…

AFP/APPDakar: The deadly heatwave that hit Africa's Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published Thursday.The…

News Desk Islamabad: The government has announced a ban on sale and purchase of plastic bags across Punjab from June 5.The decision was taken during a meeting held under the chairmanship of Senior Minister of Punjab, Maryam…

AFP/APP Strasbourg: Europe's top rights court is on Tuesday to decide in three separate cases if states are doing enough in the face of global warming in rulings that could force them to do more.The European Court of Human Rights,…

APPKalash Valley: Kalash Valley Development Authority distributed free saplings among the students of Government High School Bron Bomburit to promote greenery in the area. KVDA Director General, Minhasuddin, graced the occasion as…

News Desk Islamabad: In a joint effort aimed at bolstering climate resilience and promoting sustainable disaster management solutions through innovative technology, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in…

Muhammad Atif Ismail Multan: Agriculture stands as the cornerstone of Pakistan's economy, providing livelihoods for millions of families. However, many farmers still lack access to modern agricultural tools crucial for achieving high crop…

APP Peshawar: As the world was celebrating International Water Day with the theme of "Water for Prosperity and Peace," Shahjehan Khan, a 58-year-old taxi driver from Peshawar, was standing in line at a filter plant miles away from his…