Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Delivering clean air

Delivering clean air

The problem of pollution has not emerged suddenly, nor can it be resolved quickly. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Negotiating climate finance

Negotiating climate finance

A complex agenda awaits Pakistan’s delegation at the upcoming climate summit. Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Ecocide in Gaza

Ecocide in Gaza

The environmental crisis in Gaza is closely linked to a growing public health emergency. Updated 17 Oct, 2024 10:01am
Lopsided economic reforms

Lopsided economic reforms

Pakistan needs to implement reforms that balance economic growth with climate resilience. Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:33am
Climate finance ecosystem

Climate finance ecosystem

The inability to stock-take has impeded the development of the climate finance ecosystem. Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:50am
Private sector engagement

Private sector engagement

The P3A sits in a remarkable position to help climate-proof development projects. Updated 12 Sep, 2024 09:42am
Path to resilience

Path to resilience

A stable economy would unlock several critical options for climate action. Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:44am
Climate without borders

Climate without borders

The challenge is to rethink the way in which we manage climate risks and plan adaptation. Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:38am
Policy games we play

Policy games we play

The national policy ecosystem hardly aligns with high-profile climate targets. Updated 01 Aug, 2024 09:41am
Anticipatory actions

Anticipatory actions

Provincial governments are best placed to undertake their own anticipatory actions tailored to suit local realities. Updated 19 Jul, 2024 09:00am
Haj and climate attributions

Haj and climate attributions

Detection and attribution of climate change has emerged as an active area of research. Updated 04 Jul, 2024 09:06am
Climate-smart finance bill

Climate-smart finance bill

The proposed budget has not shown any particular appetite for reforms to help stop economic bleeding caused by repeated climate-induced disasters. Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:32am
For a net-zero future

For a net-zero future

Pakistan must enable low-income groups to benefit from the solar revolution. Updated 06 Jun, 2024 09:34am
Climate action as equity

Climate action as equity

Population growth and increasing urbanisation will inevitably lead to long-term pressure on the construction industry. Updated 23 May, 2024 08:56am
Dubai, Baku and Belém

Dubai, Baku and Belém

It is indeed important to delineate the roles and responsibilities of multiple players and strengthen coordination between national and provincial stakeholders. Updated 09 May, 2024 08:51am
Debt, climate, inflation

Debt, climate, inflation

The Bridgetown Initiative seeks to unlock liquidity support through six key actions. Updated 25 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Reimagining Irsa

Reimagining Irsa

Climate scientists have raised questions about long-term water availability for the provinces. Published 28 Mar, 2024 08:30am