Sunak says not one leader at Cop28 criticised UK’s petrol car ban delay
London: Rishi Sunak says he did not face any criticism from the world leaders he met for delaying a UK...
Environment
UK businesses to build over 350km of new critical drainage system in Iraq
London: The UK’s export credit agency has secured £226 million in financing for the Iraqi government to develop over 350km...
Italy pledges 100mn euros to COP28 climate damage fund, says PM Meloni
Rome: Italy will provide 100 million euros ($108.91 million) to a new fund to help poor countries cope with "loss...
Chinese government helps expand Pakistan Lightning Monitoring Network
Islamabad: The Chinese government has collaborated in expanding the Pakistan Lightning Monitoring Network. Director General of the Pakistan Meteorological Department...
‘Don’t be naive like I was’: UK academic advises Cop28 attenders to stay safe
London: Journalists and campaigners attending the Cop28 climate conference in Dubai should “not be naive” and take steps to protect...
UK braces for snow as cold weather takes a grip
London: Parts of the UK are bracing for snow and wintry showers this week as the cold spell continues. Temperatures...
Climate change and energy prices drive UK food shops up by £605 in last two years, study finds
London: Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat. Extreme...
Pakistan confident for future prospects in renewable energy with China’s support
Islamabad: Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali has expressed confidence in Pakistan's future prospects in renewable energy citing China’s support....
UK government’s Climate Finance Accelerator programme selects eight transformative projects in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Eight innovative projects that contribute to climate change mitigation with strong adaptation co-benefits, have been selected to...
New study highlights UK role in Australia’s wind energy growth
London: A new study launched on the 21 November 2023 highlights significant opportunities for the UK to share its windfarm...
Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment
Celina Ali Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will represent Pakistan during the high level segment of 28th Conference of...
Speakers urge collaborative action beyond policies to tackle climate crisis in Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday called for urgent action to combat climate change and its profound impact...
EU-New Zealand deal showcases the potential of sustainable trade
Brussels: The ratification of the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) is an important victory for Europe! Strong partnerships across...
Twenty countries ask EU to prepare for climate change health hazards
Brussels: A large majority of European Union countries want stronger EU action to prepare for the health consequences of climate...
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott launches landmark study to prioritise private sector climate financing in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott on Monday launched a landmark study to identify and prioritise critical initiatives...
EU allows use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate for 10 more years
Brussels: After months of wrangling, the European Commission says it has decided to renew the license for the weedkiller compound...
Punjab govt seeks Chinese help against smog
Lahore: Punjab provincial government has sought Chinese help to address the prevalent smog situation throughout the province. Bilal Afzal, the...
UK government plans radical shake-up of foreign aid for climate change disasters
London: The UK government is to spend millions of pounds helping countries prepare for future humanitarian disasters in a radical...
Insects are spreading a devastating plant disease in Italy
Rome: Since 2013, over 20 million olive trees in Italy have succumbed to a devastating plant disease. The same disease...
High Commissioner Jane Marriott highlights urgency of addressing climate change
Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change and the UK-Pakistan Partnership's...
Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia
Rome: Extreme drought in northern Italy has doubled over the past two decades, creating a climate that increasingly mirrors that...
UK aid cuts leave Malawi vulnerable to droughts and cyclones
London: After cyclone Freddy ravaged Malawi at the start of the year, mother-of-nine Elube Sandram was left staring at a...
Hazel dormice becoming endangered in UK amid 70% decline, says study
London: Populations of the hazel dormouse, perhaps the most elusive native British mammal, have plummeted by 70% this century. The...
EU reaches deal on contested nature restoration bill
Brussels: The European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Thursday on a key biodiversity bill aimed at...
UK forests face catastrophic ecosystem collapse within 50 years: Study
London: UK forests are heading for “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” within the next 50 years due to multiple threats including disease,...
Italy: EIB, Intesa Sanpaolo formalize €100m loan for green transition
Rome: The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have solidified a €100 million loan agreement aimed at expediting the...
Pakistan committed to deliver rapid response on climate change: FM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has said Pakistan was committed to delivering rapid response on climate change...
Italy: Olive growers lament poor harvests from extreme weather
Rome: At this time of year, the trees on Alan Risolo's land in central Italy should be groaning with olives....
Rare falcon saved after being shot by poachers in Italy
Rome: A rare Italian falcon has been saved by veterinary surgeons after being shot by poachers in Calabria late last...
New UK and Germany partnership to boost renewable energy and bolster energy security
London: A new partnership between the UK and German governments has been agreed Friday to help secure safe, affordable and...
