Rising Stars: Youth Climate Activists From Pakistan
Anushe Engineer on how Pakistan’s youth are leading the charge for climate justice by challenging outdated systems, driving grassroots activism and demanding real change.
Climate Change
Can Pakistan Secure Its Agricultural Future?
Aijaz A. Nizamani on Pakistan's urgent need for sustainable policies and business-led solutions to protect farmlands and livelihoods.
“We are committed to giving back to Pakistan through concrete, climate-friendly actions”
Zohaib Hassan, Head of Marketing, Cheezious Pakistan, speaks to Uzma Khateeb Nawaz about Cheezious’ journey since its inception.
DawnMedia Delivers on its Call for Collective Climate Action
The first phase of DawnMedia’s ‘Breathe Pakistan’ campaign culminates with the first-ever international conference on climate change in Pakistan.
Weathering Future Storms
Basil Andrews on the growing vulnerability of Pakistan’s power grid as climate change intensifies extreme weather events, straining outdated infrastructure and increasing blackout risks.
The Vanishing Paradise of the Indus Delta
Fatima Majeed on the slow demise of the Indus Delta and how climate change, unchecked development and dwindling resources have reshaped the lives of Sindh’s fishing community.
AI Is on an Energy Bender
Patrick Collister asks ChatGPT to comment on the escalating
environmental costs of digital technology.
Climate Speak: Look Who’s Talking!
Afia Salam on how regional and digital media are driving the climate change narrative, leaving mainstream outlets to play catch-up.
How Advertising Can Drive Awareness for Climate Change
Rashna Abdi on how Pakistani brands can follow global examples to drive sustainability through creative and impactful advertising.
Go Green or Go Home
What should brands be doing to counter climate change?
New Frontiers in Climate Science: Pakistan’s Win
In conversation with Dr Zubair Khalid, recipient of the Gordon Bell Prize 2024.
“The key is to blend global knowledge with local insight so that the solutions are relevant and effective for Pakistan”
Namra Khalid, Founder, Karachi Cartography, speaks to Alifya Sohail about the critical importance of map making in identifying sustainable solutions for communities most affected by climate change.
The Troublesome Problem of Surface Level Commitments
Are brands in Pakistan really committed to climate change awareness or merely paying lip service? Alyan Khan-Yusufzai poses the question.
An Accidental Environmentalist
A day in the life of Ahmad Shabbar, Founder, Pakistan Maholiati Tahaffuz Movement and Climate REACH.
Hope Lies in a Good Crisis
We need a huge climate crisis to shake us out of our complacency,
argues Julian Saunders.
Is Your Brand Climate Positive?
Climate-positive behaviour may well become the next big thing for brands in Pakistan, writes Afzal Hussain.
Transitioning in Keeping With Pakistan’s Requirements
In Pakistan, climate finance should be directed at using the energy
we already generate more efficiently, argues Ammar H. Khan.
Insuring Against Climate Change
As climate events continue to affect Pakistan’s farming communities, better-aligned insurance schemes need to be adopted by the government, writes Kazim Saeed.
Climate Change Is Personal to Me and My Generation
A young environmental science student's urgent call to action on climate change, demanding change for a sustainable future.
Is Pakistan Ready for the ESG Business Championships?
The fact that the UN SDGs Index 2024 has ranked Pakistan 137th out of 166 countries
measures how far Pakistan has to travel to catch up with the rest of the world.
We need an enlightened private sector to take the lead, writes Mariam Durrani.
“If we are not recording and making public the good work that is being done, it makes it more difficult to access that finance.”
Andrew Bailey, MD, BASF Pakistan and Member of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) Management Committee speaks to Mariam Ali Baig about the private sector’s role in the fight against climate change.
An Uphill Drive to EV Cool
The government must act now if Pakistan is to find its place in a competitive EV market.
Accept and Adapt
Climate change cannot be fought. We need to accept it as our new reality
and collectively make the adaptations required to survive, argues Shaista Ayesha.
A Dangerous Crisis in Climate Governance
Climate is and should be recognised as a national crisis that is threatening the economy and undermining social indicators, writes Aisha Khan.
“We aspire to be the largest car company in the country by 2030”
Kamran Kamal, CEO, HUBCO, speaks to Aurora about his company’s venture into new energy cars.
Ideas for a Greener Climate-Friendlier World
Atiya Zaidi is bowled over by the creativity on display at the Cannes Sustainable Development Goals Awards.
Pakistan’s Canal Emergency
Pakistan urgently needs investment in its canal and drainage infrastructure, and only the private sector can deliver, argues Aijaz Nizamani.
Saving Karachi’s Oxygen Islands
Planting mangroves has become a popular CSR activity. But in our rush to tick the right box, are we actually regenerating any mangrove growth? Tariq Alexander Qaiser poses the question.
Converging Business Sustainability With Climate Resilience
To protect their market shares, Pakistani businesses need to rethink their
approach to climate change and ESG compliance, argues Faraz Khan.
“Batteries are the future; they are the core missing piece in the energy transition puzzle”
Sophia Khan speaks to Mujtaba Haider Khan, CEO, Reon Energy,
about the transformation in Pakistan’s energy landscape.