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Global food insecurity deepens after over 800m affected as WFP seeks $16.9 billion in aid The world food crisis is…
Govt support and farmer education can overcome challenges, fostering organic farming’s growth The world is transitioning to organic farming for…
Year of progress and challenges in transforming agri-food systems The year 2024 witnessed significant strides in the realm of food…
Food insecurity affects 37% of population, driven by inflation, poverty, instability and distribution inefficiencies Technology integration with traditional farming boosts…
Pakistan ranks 109th in 2024 Global Hunger Index, highlighting persistent food insecurity and malnutrition challenges Despite some progress, the nutrition…
Govt’s measures, initiatives to combat hazardous pollution levels in Lahore, other districts Government officials in Pakistan acknowledge that the country…
Faces climate challenges demanding resilient policies, sustainable development, and adaptive solutions for environmental stability The intricate relationship between globalisation, climate…
Written By Kimberly Tam, University of Plymouth Against the background of climate change, there’s a push to make offshore wind…
The nexus between climate change, food and water insecurity in Pakistan Strategies for sustaining agriculture and ensuring water security in…
Mr. Waheed Ahmed, the Patron–in- Chief of All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association shared his views with PAKISTAN &…
Adapting to change, embracing innovation and promoting social good The insurance sector is made up of companies that offer risk…
Written By Mary Gagen, Swansea University Big corporations could drive a worldwide shift towards more sustainable supply chains that limit…
Written By Antonio Gómez-Palacio Partner and chair, DIALOG This article is part of: Centre for Urban Transformation Buildings account for 39% of…
Written By Felippa Amanta, University of Oxford The European Union is negotiating an Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive…
Written By Anurit Kanti Global Shaper, Gurugram Hub, World Economic Forum Muhammad Hassan Dajana Global Shaper, Rawalpindi Hub, World Economic…
COP28 is the conference of parties on the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is a global…
Since 1906, the global average surface temperature has increased by more than 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius). Global warming refers…
Written By Kate Whiting Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article is part of: Centre for Health and Healthcare Climate change and…
By UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) This article was first published by the United Nations Environment Programme Nature-based solutions are…
The current world population is 8.1 billion. By 2050, it is expected that the world’s population will grow to nearly…
Comprehensive strategy needed to address food security challenges Ensuring food security is now a challenge for Pakistan given its huge…
Food security remains a significant concern in Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 240 million people. Despite its agricultural…
Written By John Lotspeich Executive Director, Trillion Trees Initiative (BirdLife, WCS, WWF) Questions have been raised recently as to how effective…
Written By Luke Dunning, University of Sheffield; Lara Pereira, University of Sheffield, and Pauline Raimondeau, Yale University Genetically modified (GM)…
Written By Nasim Pour Lead, Carbon Removals and Market Innovation, World Economic Forum Leila Toplic Chief Communications and Trust Officer,…
The entire world needed to contribute individually and collectively Earth is the most beautiful planet in in the universe; known…
Written By Noam Peleg Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law and Justice; Associate, The Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW Sydney This article…
Written By Julia P G Jones, Bangor University and Neal Hockley, Bangor University In early 2023, the Guardian published an…
Written By Ian Shine Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Tourism is crucial to many economies, but rising global temperatures are putting parts…
Affordable and Clean Energy The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United…
The growing interest in the development of renewable energy technology is a result of growing concern over the threat posed…
More investment in alternative energy can help bring benefits Good development, utilisation of solar energy are economically viable Interview with…
Written By Himanshu Gupta Chief Executive Officer, ClimateAI Climate change threatens food production worldwide, contributing to food price inflation, with those…
Written By Daniel Murphy Risk and Resilience Specialist, World Economic Forum As climate change causes more natural disasters, the insurance industry…
Global climate change has significant implications for agricultural production worldwide. It refers to long-term shifts in Earth’s climate patterns and…
The role of logistics in contemporary transportation networks is crucial. The cost, effectiveness, and dependability of freight and passenger transport…
Written By Pengyu Li China Specialist, 1t.org China Action/Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum Beijing Siyu Wang Operations and Communications…
Written By Tahseen Jafry, Glasgow Caledonian University Leaders and authorities recently gathered in New York for the first UN water…
Written By Amin Al-Habaibeh Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems, Nottingham Trent University This article is published in collaboration with The Conversation…
Written By Smriti Kirubanandan Global Director & Head, Strategic Marketing Healthcare and Lifesciences, Tata Consultancy Services This article is part of:…
Written By Thomas Sberna Regional Head, Marine and Coastal Resilience This article is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate Overfishing,…
Written By Douglas Broom Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate A 3D simulation…
The term climate is a global environmental situation which can be assessed through changes in temperature, pressure, humidity and precipitation…
Written By Sundararajan Mahalingam President – Strategy, HCL Corporation This article is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate Climate…
The entire world has realized that the foremost reason for poverty is climate change. The primary agenda in the climate…
Written By Alan Belfield Chairman, Arup Group This article is part of: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Accurate carbon emissions data…
The world has faced extraordinary difficulties and upheavals over the past few years, mostly as an outcome of COVID19, climate…
Written By Stefan Schaible Global Managing Partner, Roland Berger This article is part of: Centre for Nature and Climate Sustainability and…
Written By Angela Oduor Lungati Executive Director, Ushahidi This article is part of: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Unequal access to…
Written By Malcolm Bennett, University of Nottingham and Poonam Mehra, University of Nottingham Plants have colonised the vast majority of…
Written By Stephen Peake, The Open University The world’s energy bill for 2022 is set to be the highest ever,…
Food must make us feel good. And by making healthier and more mindful choices, food becomes a microcosm of society…
Energy access and availability are fundamental for individual consumers’ quality of life, economic growth, and employment opportunities. Increased energy supply…
Pakistan’s economy is anticipated to experience a slump of 3.5 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2023 (ending 30 June 2023)…
Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, primarily as a result…
Written By Chukwumerije Okereke, University of Reading and Youba Sokona, UCL The question of whether Africa should be allowed to…
Written By Robert Metzke Global Head of Sustainability, Philips This article is part of:United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 Healthcare systems…
Written By Simon Torkington Senior Writer, Formative Content Rising energy inflation means higher bills for domestic consumers. People in the poorest…
The failure of economically rich countries for hampering climate warming due to uncontrollable carbon emissions at their end has brought…
Large areas of Pakistan were inundated in 2010 by heavy floods, resulting in the displacement of millions of people. Experts…
A last window of opportunity for climate adaptation Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns either…
Pakistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change (floods, droughts, erratic rains, melting glaciers, heat waves, and weather-related extreme…
On April 23, 2016, Pakistan signed the Paris climate agreement, joining 174 other nations in a commitment to combat climate change.…
Written By Anya M. Waite CEO and Scientific Director, Ocean Frontier Institute; Professor and Associate VP Research, Dalhousie University Eric Siegel…
Written By Aled Jones, Anglia Ruskin University The three most prevalent myths about tackling climate change allege that transitioning…
Written By Heather Johnson Vice-President, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, Ericsson This article is part of:Sustainable Development Impact Meetings Information communications technology…
Written by Stefan Ellerbeck Senior Writer, Formative Content Climate change is contributing to more droughts and water shortages on continents around…
Written by Victoria Masterson Senior Writer, Formative Content Biophysical aspects of forests – like how their roots, branches and leaves distribute…
Written by Kangkang Tang, Brunel University London The UK’s rail service has been hit with widespread train delays and high…
Written by Carol Clark Senior science communicator, Emory University A soil’s capacity for holding water will determine how well farms manage…
Written by David L. Chandler Writer, MIT News An estimated 50,000 tons of microplastics are intentionally added every year to…
Written by Kirsten James Senior Program Director of Water, Ceres Cate Lamb Head of Water, CDP Xavier Lefaive Principal Administrator, OECD Water…
Written by Edward B Barbier University Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Colorado State University Climate change and the decline of democracy…
By Special Arrangement from Pakistan Cables Ltd Paying attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is becoming increasingly critical…
Growing world population and socio-economic development are at the root of an ever-increasing energy demand throughout the world. Total world…
Profile: Mr Khalid Tawab is an economics, finance and international trade expert. He is a prominent businessman and former Minister…
Written By Emmanuel Ladent Chief Executive Officer, CARBIOS Just 9% of the world’s plastics waste is recycled, yet plastics have a…
Written By Timothy Laing, University of Brighton If we want to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 or even 2℃,…
All possible assistance needed to meet export target Conversation with Mr Waheed Ahmed — Patron-in-Chief, All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable…
Written By Daniel Zhang Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Alibaba Group This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual…
In collaboration with GreenBiz Hunger is spreading across the world, partly because Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has blocked shipments of…
Written By Rana Ghoneim Chief of the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Division, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Gökçe Mete…
Written By Laurence Hawker, University of Bristol; Dann Mitchell, University of Bristol, and Natalie Lord, University of Bristol Super cyclones,…
Written By Miguel Eiras Antunes Global Smart Cities Leader, Deloitte Lisa Chamberlain Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum This…