COP29
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 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
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 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
"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
Controversial carbon markets, non-operationalisation of Loss and Damage fund among key sticking points.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Countries mired in conflict and its aftermath say they have struggled to access private investment, as they are seen as too risky.
Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:25pm
Total reliance on external support for succour is not a gamble that Pakistan can afford.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Activists hold demos against "ecocide" in Palestine, controversial carbon markets.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 12:31pm
Strategy aims to enhance sectoral resilience, clarify institutional roles and bolster access to finance.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 11:22pm
Research finds that to meet ambitious goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C, net-zero CO2 emissions need to be reached by late 2030s.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:06am
“Why should we be dragged here to negotiate? You know the problem," he says.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Industry demand for green skills remains low in Pakistan.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am
Stresses some of the countries have already faced calamities and "some will if we do not act".
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 06:29pm
Hindu Kush Himalaya region may experience up to 80pc ice loss under high emissions scenario, a study released on COP29 sidelines says.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:22am
Links humanity’s survival with health of glaciers, says Pakistan ready to work with world for their protection.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:05am
Nearly 200 countries are supposed to publish updated climate plans by early February, but so far only three have done so.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 08:22am
UNHCR is urging decision-makers gathered for COP29 to ensure that far more international climate financing reaches refugees.
Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:50pm
