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. Though, Pakistan has been participating in the efforts to curb the damages of climate change at the international level since […]
A New Island Forms in the Maldives
![A New Island Forms in the Maldives [Image: NASA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/maldives_oli_202056_th.webp)
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.
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 [Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/000_8V9346.webp)
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 other countries. The stimulus package has taken different forms: guarantees, loans, value transfers […]
Afghan Government Takes Measures as Kabul Struggles
![The Afghan government has initiated digging trenches to capture rainwater and snowmelt on a mountain on the outskirts of Kabul [Al Jazeera].](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kabul.jpeg)
The Afghan government has initiated digging trenches to capture rainwater and snowmelt on a mountain on the outskirts of Kabul.
How the EPI Score Can Help to Achieve SDGs

The (EPI) scorecard is calculated every year to analyze the performance of different countries in adhering to UN (SDGs) on the ecological paradigm.
