Death toll in South Asia due to air pollution boomed as nine out of ten most vulnerable cities in South Asia.
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Climate Crisis and Floods: Natural Disaster or Own Folies?
Despite the attention the world is now giving to the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, the question of responsibility and early prevention is still not ruled out. Lack of preventive strategies at home and indifference of the global powers to climate change remain the leading factors that brought on this havoc on vulnerable populations.
5th June – World Environment Day
Governments, corporations, NGOs, and citizens around the globe observe world environment day to address climate change and environmental issues.
Pakistan Secures Debt Relief for Environmental Initiatives
Debt-for-Nature Swap agreements with four countries provide debt relief in exchange for Pakistan’s commitment to environmental initiatives.
Recycling? That’s a utopian concept!
Its 2021 and Pakistan still does not have a formalized government-led recycling policy or initiative is absurd to type, read and research.
Climate Security Challenges for Pakistan – 2050 Prospects
Characterized by the impact of colonization followed by political instability, economic melt-down and social stratification, Pakistan struggle\'s to cope with the rapidly changing climate. Climate security has become a test case for the present Government
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A New Island Forms in the Maldives
The residents of Meedhoo Island saw a newly formed Island in Maldives, as one of the worst weather conditions of the summer abated.
South Asia Mounts up Eco-Innovation Efforts to Curb Marine Plastic Pollution
On World’s Ocean Day, The World Bank, Parley for the Oceans, and the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP) joined hands to launch a $50 million regional project to help South Asia control and curb its marine plastic pollution and ramp up eco-innovation.
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India Ranks 168th on Environmental Performance Index
India has ranked 168th out of 180 in the 2020 Environmental Performance Index (EPI); the country faces serious environmental health risks
The response of countries to Covid-19
Currently, the COVID-19 crisis is the worst health emergency the world is witnessing. The worst toll it has taken is on the economy. The US Governments’s economic response has been unprecedented as it announced a $10 trillion relief package and so have ot
