Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

In the meeting between Sindh Chief Minister and IRC CEO, wider cooperation to help the flood victims was discussed. Photo: File Karachi: The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has said that according to a report, another 5 million people of Sindh province may go into poverty due to the flood situation, because the…

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First evidence of climate change and increase in mosquito-borne diseases discovered in France

First evidence of climate change and increase in mosquito-borne diseases discovered in France

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika virus outbreaks are increasing in many countries including France, which is attributed to global warming. Photo: File (Photo: File) France: The World Health Organization has warned for the second time that due to climate change, mosquito-borne diseases can spread far and wide. WHO has said that on the one hand, mosquitoes…

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Climate change making Earth ‘uninhabitable’ Guterres warns

Climate change making Earth ‘uninhabitable’ Guterres warns

He laid down the challenge to governments worldwide, to make 2023 a year of “transformation, not tinkering” when it comes to seriously addressing climate change, with meaningful climate action. ‘Closer to the brink’ “Every year of insufficient action to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius drives us closer to the brink, increasing systemic risks and…

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A well-known Belgian professor will contest the election of the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

A well-known Belgian professor will contest the election of the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Renowned environment professor from Belgium John Pascal van Persel will contest the election for the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In this regard, the Belgian government, declaring its full support, has started asking for votes for them worldwide. In this regard, Professor John Pascal and the Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan,…

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If the US does not change its approach, there may be a conflict, warns the Chinese Foreign Minister

If the US does not change its approach, there may be a conflict, warns the Chinese Foreign Minister

Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Kang has said that the United States and China are moving towards a conflict and if the United States does not change its attitude, there may be a conflict. Addressing a media press conference, the Chinese Foreign Minister said that instead of a healthy competition, the US is running a…

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‘Radical change of direction’ needed in women, peace and security agenda

‘Radical change of direction’ needed in women, peace and security agenda

Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, was speaking during a Council meeting to reaffirm the importance of Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security,  adopted in October 2000, and to take stock of implementation since it turned 20 nearly three years ago.  “As we meet today at the mid-point between the 20th and 25th anniversaries, on…

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