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Senator Samina Zehri, PM’s aide Romina Khurshid agree to promote climate justice agenda

20Oct

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Senator Samina Zehri, PM’s aide Romina Khurshid agree to promote climate justice agenda

Islamabad: Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri and Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam have reached a consensus to advocate for the integration of human rights into climate change policies in Pakistan.During a bilateral meeting with PM's aide Ms Romina Khurshid here on Sunday, both sides also agreed to jointly work to roll out a viable action-plan to ensure that climate actions not only address environmental issues but also uphold and protect the rights of vulnerable communities affected by climate change in the country, especially in the highly climate vulnerable Balochistan province.“Integrating human rights into climate change policy is essential to ensure that actions to tackle climate risks do ...

Consul General Shante Moore says Water is life.

17Oct

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Consul General Shante Moore says Water is life.

Consul General Shante Moore says Water is life. For communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, groundwater represents more than just a resource, it is a lifeline that sustains us providing for our drinking needs, nurturing our crops, and supporting our industries.At a groundbreaking USAID Pakistan workshop on groundwater management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, experts shared insights on how the region can sustainably manage groundwater resources. This is critical for the region’s water security, especially in the face of climate change. Sub Editor: Ghufran

Strengthening Indigenous Communities through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity

30Sep

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Strengthening Indigenous Communities through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity

Islamabad, 30 September 2024: A high-level strategic dialogue called "Strengthening Indigenous Communities: Empowerment through Climate Action, Inclusion, and Gender Parity" took place today at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. Co-hosted by Serena Hotels and the High Commission of Canada, the event brought together prominent speakers, including H.E. Leslie Scanlon, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan; Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels and Chairman of the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP); Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Minister for Minorities Affairs, Government of Punjab; and key leaders from civil society organizations working to support socio-economic inclusion and empowerment of local communities and marginalised groups in Pakistan. Canada, at home and around the world, is working to...

Nature-based solutions termed critical to address climate change impacts, Experts

12Sep

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Nature-based solutions termed critical to address climate change impacts, Experts

Islamabad, 12 September 2024: Pakistan is navigating through the worst climate crisis and it will only worsen, if we do not act now, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam warned. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday regarding Recharge Pakistan project, she said that increased and intense heat waves, devastating floods, and depleting freshwater resources, all call for improving Pakistan’s resilience to climate change impacts. She stressed, “It is high time we reinvent our development models and pathways and address these challenges, which pose serious threats to local communities, critical ecosystems and economies”.The Recharge Pakistan project is supported by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, the Federal Flood C...

Pakistan committed to collaborate with HKH countries to protect climate-vulnerable communities: PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

11Sep

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Pakistan committed to collaborate with HKH countries to protect climate-vulnerable communities: PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that rapid glacial melting and resultant floods Hindukhush Karakokram Himalaya (HKH) region has put lives and livelihoods of nearly two billion people at risk and, pose serious threats to the socio-economic sustainability of the regional countries.However, tackling effectively these climate change-caused common environmental, social and economic risks through resilience building measures is possible only through close and innovative collaboration among the regional countries in developing, adopting and sharing workable solutions, Ms Alam said while addressing the inaugural session of the ‘Policy Action Dialogue on Tackling Climate Change Impacts’ here on Wednesday.The event was organised the internationa...

پاکستان کی معاشی استحکام کے لیے پانی کا تحفظ، اس کا پائیدار استعمال ملکی معیشت کی بقا کے لیے ناگزیر ہے: وزیراعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی رومینہ خورشید عالم

9Sep

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پاکستان کی معاشی استحکام کے لیے پانی کا تحفظ، اس کا پائیدار استعمال ملکی معیشت کی بقا کے لیے ناگزیر ہے: وزیراعظم کی معاون برائے موسمیاتی رومینہ خورشید عالم

موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے بارے میں وزیر اعظم کی کوآرڈینیٹر، رومینہ خورشید عالم نے کہا کہ جب کہ پاکستان کو موسمیاتی تبدیلیوں کے اثرات، آبادی میں اضافے اور غیر موثر استعمال کی وجہ سے اپنے آبی وسائل پر بڑھتے ہوئے دباؤ کا سامنا ہے، ہر شہری کے لیے یہ ضروری ہے کہ وہ اسے تسلیم کرے۔ پانی کو ہر سطح پر محفوظ کرنے کی فوری ضرورت ہے۔ جبکہ دریا کے پانی کے بہاؤ اور بدلتے ہوئے بارشوں کے نمونے ملک میں تیزی سے غیر متوقع اور کم ہوتے جا رہے ہیں کیونکہ گلوبل وارمنگ کے بڑھتے ہوئے نتائج کی وجہ سے، ملکی، صنعتی اور زرعی ضروریات کو پورا کرنے کے لیے دستیاب آبی وسائل کو محفوظ رکھنا ملک کی اقتصادی استحکام کے لیے انتہائی اہمیت کا حامل ہے، یہ بات وزیر اعظم کے ماحولیاتی معاون نے پیر کو یہاں 'ریچارج پاکستان پروگرام' اقدام کے حوالے سے ایک اعلیٰ سطحی اجلاس کی صدارت کرتے ہوئے کہی۔اجلاس میں قومی اور بین الاقوامی آبی تحفظ، موسم...

Water conservation critical for Pakistan’s economic sustainability, PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

9Sep

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Water conservation critical for Pakistan’s economic sustainability, PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that while Pakistan faces mounting pressure on its water resources due to climate change impacts, population growth, and inefficient usage, it is imperative for every citizen to recognise the urgent need to conserve water at all levels.“While the riverine water flows and shifting rainfall patterns have becoming increasingly unpredictable and declining in the country because of exacerbating fallouts of global warming, conserving available water resources to meet domestic, industrial and agricultural needs is of the critical importance for the country’s economic sustainability,” The PM’s climate aide said while chairing a high-level meeting regarding the ‘Recharge Pakistan Programme’ initiative here on Monday....

سمندری ماحولیاتی چیلنجز سے نمٹنے کے لیے اجتماعی کوششوں کی ضرورت ہے۔رومینہ خورشید عالم

8Sep

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سمندری ماحولیاتی چیلنجز سے نمٹنے کے لیے اجتماعی کوششوں کی ضرورت ہے۔رومینہ خورشید عالم

وزیر اعظم کی کوآرڈینیٹر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی، رومینہ خورشید عالم نے سندھ اور بلوچستان کی حکومتوں سے کہا ھے کہ وہ سمندری ماحولیاتی نظام کے تحفظ کے لیے کوششیں بڑھائیں۔ وزیر اعظم کی موسمیاتی تبدیلی کی معاون نے اتوار کو اپنے ایک بیان میں کہا کہ پاکستان 2030 تک سمندری محفوظ علاقوں میں تیس فیصد توسیع کےعالمی ہدف کے حصول کےلئے کوشش کر رھا ھے۔انھوں نے کہا کہ بلوچستان حکومت کی جانب سےچورنا جزیرہ کو سمندری تحفظ کا علاقہ قرار دینا ہدف کے حصول کی جانب اہم قدم ھے۔انھوں نے کہا کہ وہ چورنا جزیرہ کو سمندری محفوظ علاقہ قرار دینے پر بلوچستان حکومت کی کوششوں کو سراھتی ھیں اور اسے سمندری وسائل کے تحفظ اور ماحولیاتی طور پر پائیدار ترقی کو فروغ دینے کی جانب ایک مثبت قدم قرار دیا۔انھوں نے مزید کہا کہ چورنا جزیرے کے تحفظ سے پاکستان کی سمندری حیاتیاتی تنوع کو فروغ ملے گا۔ پاکستان سمندری تحفظ کے لیے پرعزم ھے اور...

PM’s climate change aide urges expansion of marine protected areas’ cover

8Sep

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PM’s climate change aide urges expansion of marine protected areas’ cover

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Sunday urged the Sindh and Balochistan governments to boost efforts to conserve marine ecosystems.Following the recent declaration of Churna Island as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Balochistan government, Romina Alam called for additional MPAs to be established to achieve the global target of protecting 30% of the ocean area by 2030.Alam also praised the Balochistan government's move for protection of Churna Island, stating it a "positive step towards protecting marine resources and promoting environmentally sustainable development."Churna Island, known for its extensive coral habitats and biodiversity, is now Pakistan's second MPA. The island is home to over 50 species of corals, 250 species of...

Chinese delegation calls on PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam, discusses green and efficient mobility solutions

6Sep

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Chinese delegation calls on PM’s climate aide Romina Khurshid Alam, discusses green and efficient mobility solutions

A high-level Chinese delegation called on Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam and discussed various aspects of their ambitious plan to help Pakistan revolutionise its mass transit system to provide world-class transportation facilities to the public while achieving environmental sustainability and climate resilience goals.The delegation, comprising senior-level officials of the Chongqing CRRC Hengton Vehicle Company and Chongqing Public Transport Group Company, PowerChina International and Daewoo Pakistan Express apprised the PM’s climate aide of Pakistan Green Transport Project (PGTP), an ambitious initiative that aims at transforming the country’s public transport system to become more environmental-friendly and sustainable.“Basically set up under...