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Pakistan

Pakistan's tree-planting ambition in doubt after Imran Khan's exit

Pakistan’s tree-planting ambition in doubt after Imran Khan’s exit

Climate experts are urging Shehbaz Sharif’s government to continue Khan’s flagship forest restoration initiative

Five WWF Pakistan staff monitoring forest protection die in car crash

Five WWF Pakistan staff monitoring forest protection die in car crash

WWF Pakistan described the victims whose car plunged into a ravine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as “young and passionate environmentalists”

Pakistan explores debt-for-nature scheme to accelerate its 10 billion tree tsunami

Pakistan explores debt-for-nature scheme to accelerate its 10 billion tree tsunami

Creditors could grant Pakistan debt relief in exchange for meeting nature restoration targets, under a proposed first-of-its-kind bond

Pakistan signals coal power exit, in potential model for China's belt and road

Pakistan signals coal power exit, in potential model for China’s belt and road

Imran Khan announced his government would not approve any more coal power plants and pivot to renewables, contrary to the grid operator’s forecast of a coal boom

Pakistan to apply strict green rules on Chinese coal deals: Imran Khan advisor

Pakistan to apply strict green rules on Chinese coal deals: Imran Khan advisor

The country is locked into “potential disaster” coal projects, says new PM’s climate chief Malik Amin Aslam, promising to make the “best out of a bad situation”

Imran Khan says Pakistan will plant 10 billion trees

Imran Khan says Pakistan will plant 10 billion trees

The former cricketer and newly elected prime minister is set to promote tree-planting and green jobs, although coal use will continue to expand

Pakistani senator calls for climate cooperation with India amid water crisis

Pakistani senator calls for climate cooperation with India amid water crisis

As drought bites, senate opposition leader Sherry Rehman says climate action is a security priority for South Asia

China kickstarting new coal boom in Pakistan

China kickstarting new coal boom in Pakistan

In a region of Pakistan besieged by drought, and blessed with solar potential, China is funding the expansion of huge new coal projects

Green Climate Fund talks 'hijacked' by India-Pakistan conflict

Green Climate Fund talks ‘hijacked’ by India-Pakistan conflict

After objections by the Indian representative, the Green Climate Fund has kept on hold a project to reduce the risk of glacial lake outburst floods in northern Pakistan

China cuts pollution at home, grows coal abroad

China cuts pollution at home, grows coal abroad

China cuts coal at home but state owned companies and banks drive new coal expansion overseas, despite promises of green growth for developing countries

Climate change raises conflict risk in South Asia, warn experts

Climate change raises conflict risk in South Asia, warn experts

Sharing water resources and demilitarising glaciers is critical to prevent violence between India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, say retired military figures

Pakistan unveils plan to tackle looming water crisis

Pakistan unveils plan to tackle looming water crisis

NEWS: As global warming, population growth and wastefulness strain water resources, Islamabad boosts reservoirs and irrigation

Pakistan signs coal mining deals with China

NEWS: Tharparkar opencast mine will produce 3.8 million tonnes of coal a year, under agreements signed in the past month

Pakistan PM delays climate pledge over provincial rivalries

Pakistan PM delays climate pledge over provincial rivalries

NEWS: Nawaz Sharif has draft plan, national media reports, but is dragging his feet on targets that would benefit Imran Khan’s fiefdom

Pakistan ordered to enforce climate law by Lahore court

Pakistan ordered to enforce climate law by Lahore court

NEWS: Farmer’s legal challenge makes history as judge tells government to get its act together on tackling global warming

Pakistan frontier province targets carbon neutrality by 2018

Pakistan frontier province targets carbon neutrality by 2018

NEWS: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, riven by the war on terror and extreme floods, has ambitious plans for hydropower and forests

Pakistan blocks calls to phase out super-warming HFCs

Pakistan blocks calls to phase out super-warming HFCs

NEWS: Talks to eliminate potent class of greenhouse gases last week failed to reach agreement, to the frustration of campaigners

Pakistan, Bangladesh face 'state failure' as globe heats up

Pakistan, Bangladesh face ‘state failure’ as globe heats up

NEWS: Study compiled by US, UK, China and India experts underlines migration threat from warming world

Pakistan policies to tackle climate a 'joke', says Imran Khan

Pakistan policies to tackle climate a ‘joke’, says Imran Khan

INTERVIEW: Influential politician tells RTCC country needs strategic approach to invest in green energy and prepare for extreme weather

Pakistan and India 'unprepared' for heatwaves

Pakistan and India ‘unprepared’ for heatwaves

COMMENT: There are clear links between government communication and fewer deaths from heat stroke. Ministers must do better.

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