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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken a significant step towards climate resilience and sustainable water management with the launch of two major initiatives in Balochistan and Sindh. These projects, backed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, aim to enhance food security, support vulnerable communities, and integrate sustainable water resource management. Integrated Water Resource Management in Balochistan The Balochistan Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) project has been formally approved by the provincial government, with technical assistance from the FAO. Funded by the World Bank, this initiative will enhance institutional capacity, manage both surface and groundwater resources, and promote…

Climate change remains one of the greatest crises facing the world today, causing devastating environmental disasters such as melting glaciers, rising sea levels, floods, droughts, and heatwaves. Despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions, Pakistan is among the most vulnerable nations to climate change. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, DawnMedia took a groundbreaking step by launching the ‘Breathe Pakistan’ campaign—an initiative dedicated to fostering a national dialogue on climate resilience. DawnMedia’s Call for Collective Climate Action DawnMedia spearheaded the ‘Breathe Pakistan’ campaign to shift the climate conversation from select circles of policymakers and activists to mainstream public awareness. The…

Pakistan is on the brink of a severe water crisis, with rapidly depleting underground water reserves posing a significant threat to millions. Experts at a recent seminar in Multan highlighted the urgent need to address water wastage, poor management, and climate-related challenges to prevent a looming catastrophe. The Growing Water Crisis in Pakistan During the seminar titled “Save Water, Secure Life: Water Scarcity in Pakistan”, organized by the Emerson University Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, speakers emphasized the dire consequences of Pakistan’s diminishing water supply. The crisis is most critical in Punjab, where water resources are being overexploited due…

Pakistan has urged the United Nations to take decisive action in fostering international cooperation on transboundary water issues. At the 2026 UN Water Conference organizational session in New York, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive global strategy that addresses the interconnected challenges of water management, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Pakistan’s Call for Transboundary Water Cooperation With climate change exacerbating water scarcity and rapid population growth increasing demand, Pakistan emphasizes the necessity of collaborative efforts between nations sharing water resources. The country has called on the UN to ensure that water-sharing nations adopt integrated and…

Pakistan Boldly Proposes Key Themes for 2026 UN Water Conference Pakistan has proposed significant themes for the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference, emphasizing transboundary water cooperation and the water-climate-environment nexus. These themes aim to address global water challenges and enhance sustainability, particularly for developing nations. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted these priorities during the organizational session at the ECOSOC Chamber. Pakistan’s Proposal for the UN Water Conference 1. Transboundary Water Cooperation Water resources often cross national boundaries, making transboundary cooperation vital for regional stability. Pakistan stresses that improved collaboration can promote peace, sustainable…

The 2026 United Nations Water Conference, set to take place from December 2-4, 2026, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marks a pivotal moment in the global push for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – ensuring clean water and sanitation for all. Co-hosted by the UAE and Senegal, this crucial event will rally investment, innovation, and political will to secure a water-safe future. As the world enters the final five years of the 2030 Agenda, ensuring universal access to water and sanitation remains a pressing issue. This conference will serve as a key milestone in evaluating progress, addressing challenges, and…

Host applications close on January 15, 2024 Thank you for your interest in Green Umbrella’s Climate Action Fellowship Program. Currently, applications are open for Green Umbrella member governments seeking to host a fellow for the summer 2024 term. If you’re unsure if you’re a member and eligible to apply, email us at membership@greenumbrella.org. Apply for Green Umbrella’s Climate Action Fellowship Program 2024

The Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a postdoctoral climate fellowship position for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position is open to applicants from the humanities and social sciences whose work focuses on contemporary India. For this position, we seek a scholar whose research focuses on one or more of the following areas: environment-society relations, cities and urbanization, and climate change. We are open to applicants from a range of disciplinary traditions, particularly anthropology, architecture, geography, planning, politics and sociology. Candidates who have experience with multimedia production and/ or…

Duration for New Futures Fellowships is May 2024 – September 2024 Scholars and activists looking for careers around climate change can get apply for the New Futures Fellowship, which is a three-month remote fellowship program that focuses on innovative and interdisciplinary solutions to the climate crisis. The fellowship program brings together activists and scholars from around the globe to conduct research, make policy recommendations, and produce creative digital content. New Futures Fellowships 2024 program is centered around two critical themes: Climate + River Delta Communities and Clean Energy + Environmental Justice. From May 28, 2024, to September 6, 2024, fellows…

Climate Change and Mountain Agriculture Scholarship 2024 by UOAS, KPK, Pakistan. Swat: The University Of Agriculture, Swat, announces Climate Change and Mountain Agriculture Scholarship for Research in areas of Agriculture. Climate Change and Mountain Agriculture Scholarship is awarded to the students of the under developed and mountanous areas of Malakand and Hazara divisions and merged districts (Ex-FATA). There is a growing realization that training, and educational opportunities and other capacity building for climate resilience are the way forward for progress and prosperity of the nation, a well thought transition to the knowledge economy and green future. Fully funded plus stipened…