By: Dr Syeda Sultana Rizvi Lack of Government’s focus on Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Aggravates Sufferings of People Floods in Pakistan have become increasingly recurrent and destructive, the causes may be multiple, the scale of devastation depends largely on how well the country prepares and responds. Pakistan’s flood risks stem from both natural factors, suchContinueContinue reading “Pakistan Floods 2025 and Missing Climate Action”
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Better Communications Needed for Transition to Decarbonization and Alternative Energy
By Dr. Syeda Sultana Rizvi : As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition away from carbon-intensive practices, and the adoption of alternative energy sources, compelled by the linkage between carbon emissions and the climate change, strategic communications can play a role of catalyst for change by shaping perceptions, fostering understanding, garnering support,ContinueContinue reading “Better Communications Needed for Transition to Decarbonization and Alternative Energy”
Energy Transition:Political, Economic, Financial and Social Challenges
By Dr. Syeda Sultana Rizvi The ever-increasing demand for energy is inevitable, given its central role in the development of all sectors and lifestyles in present times. At the same time, scientific studies indicate a strong relationship between the use of fossil fuels and climate change. The energy sector is the source of around three-quartersContinueContinue reading “Energy Transition:Political, Economic, Financial and Social Challenges”
Energy Transition: Benefits Beyond Temperature Cap
By Dr. Syeda Sultana Rizvi The COP 28 witnessed the achievement of a fossil fuel phase-out agreement, committing the parties to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 through a just, orderly, and equitable transition from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources in energy systems. This transition not only addresses the urgent need to mitigate climateContinueContinue reading “Energy Transition: Benefits Beyond Temperature Cap”
Pakistan in troubled waters: Is climate change a big factor?
Dr. Syeda Sultana Rizvi The recent floods in Pakistan are being counted among the worst natural disasters in the recent history of this region, and as a symptom of climate change caused by ever-increasing global warming. Hanging over for the last 3 months, the calamity is not over, yet. With over 1600 people reported deadContinueContinue reading “Pakistan in troubled waters: Is climate change a big factor?”
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