Pakistan is witnessing a bottom-up solar revolution, says a report
The role of renewables in Pakistan’s fuel mix has shifted from negligible to substantial over just a few years, but the country still has not signaled a commitment to the…
How the “Chinese solution” for biodiversity protection is driving global conservation efforts
* China’s biodiversity protection is presented as a policy-driven model that combines legal guarantees, national parks, species recovery and forest expansion, offering a systematic approach to addressing ecological challenges. *…
Heat by design: Can cities be cooled without air conditioning?
Conventional urban planning doesn’t take into account heat pockets or natural cooling systems. Climate-sensitive urban planning, however, incorporates nature as a fundamental element of urban living. Cities heat up faster…
Pakistan: Punjab to Make Major City Plastic-Free from June
The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (Punjab-EPA) has announced plans to make Rawalpindi the first district headquarters free of single-use plastic, with implementation set to begin from June. Speaking at a…
‘Green growth to help Pakistan in sustainable development’
Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) for Nepal and Pakistan, Laura Jalosjoki, on Monday said the institute would assist Pakistan in achieving sustainable development with economic growth…
Pakistan: Govt seeks $1b ADB climate loan
CDWP defers $40m World Bank project over exorbitant rates for furniture, laptops The government has decided to take a $1 billion budget support loan for making policies to deal with…