COP29
Cabinet green-lights carbon markets policy to pave way for voluntary markets, cooperative approaches.
Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:24am
Becomes first South Asian state to engage with Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.
Updated 23 Dec, 2024 02:56pm
PPP senator expresses disappointment with COP29 outcomes.
Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:44am
Justice Mansoor floats idea of climate court; Romina says V20 summit in Pakistan soon.
Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:27am
Pakistan can follow a three-track policy in its carbon journey.
Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:48am
“We participated in the conference this year so that we could raise the voice of the nation about the issues we are facing," says Afghan environment official.
Published 01 Dec, 2024 08:01pm
Many counties are calling out the hypocrisy of a system no longer fit for purpose.
Updated 29 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Babayev regrets "wealthy historical emitters" were unyielding until late in talks.
Updated 27 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Islamabad’s "corner plot" presence at Baku summit impresses observers.
Updated 04 Dec, 2024 11:23pm
Goal doesn’t match needs of developing world, PM’s aide Romina Alam says.
Updated 25 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
Deal boosts rich countries’ previous pledge to provide $100bn annually, lays groundwork for next year’s summit in Amazon rainforest.
Published 24 Nov, 2024 11:15pm
As nations continue to argue, the international community must recognise that climate finance is not merely about numbers.
Updated 24 Nov, 2024 08:48am
Rules for carbon markets under adopted; civil society terms it "false solution".
Updated 24 Nov, 2024 08:31am
It is not clear if the wealthy countries’ revised position has been formally communicated to developing countries at COP29.
Published 23 Nov, 2024 05:44pm
Developing countries’ demand for $1.3tr reduced to paltry sum of $250bn; fresh text expected today; Pakistan pitches regional diplomacy for glaciers’ sake.
Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Pakistan’s lead negotiator terms new draft agreement "disappointing"; activists call on developed world to cough up money.
Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Wealthy countries pledge not to build new unabated coal-power plants.
Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Subpar performance lowers country’s CCPI ranking.
Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Opec chief calls fossil fuels a "gift from God".
Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:40pm
"Recharge Pakistan" initiative to mitigate flood risk through community-led initiatives.
Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:43am
Rich nations being urged to raise their pledge of $100bn a year in climate financing for poorer countries.
Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:53pm
On COP29 sidelines, environmentalists say Pakistan’s move towards local coal could be "counterproductive".
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:47am
Nations have until Friday to break the impasse over how to raise $1 trillion a year for developing countries to cope with global warming.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:17pm
The US and EU cause the most GHG emissions, with a combined total of 37pc emissions globally, according to research.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:42am
The country needs around $0.35 trillion from 2023 to 2030 to respond to climate challenges says World Bank.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:29am
The bone of contention is where the finance will come from, as the Global South demands money for the damage caused by the developed countries.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 12:39pm
"Not as bad as it might look from the outside,” says Irish climate minister.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 05:41pm
Global commitment aims to address the needs of children and youth affected by climate challenges.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:25am
New policy to attract “green investments" launched; carbon credits garner criticism, seen as an attempt by wealthy nations.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:22am
On COP29 sidelines, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah chairs panel discussion at Pakistan Pavilion.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:10am
