Pakistan, like many other nations around the globe, is grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change. The sudden and alarming shift in weather patterns, particularly witnessed in Karachi on March 1, 2024, has raised concerns about the future resilience of the country in the face of this global challenge. This article explores the impact […]
List of Environmental Internships in Pakistan For Students
Environmental Internships in Pakistan For Environmental Science Students there are quite a few opportunities to gain industry experience after they have finished the first two years of their Undergraduate degree at university. There are a lot of industries, consultancies or governmental agencies and institutions – offering Environmental Internships in Pakistan – that are willing to […]
How To Make Pakistani Educational Institutes Eco-Friendly?
Introduction: Pakistani Educational Institutes in particular are not very environmentally friendly. This includes higher education institutes like universities especially due to their ceaseless operation and large scale. To mitigate the impact of climate change and do their part as educators of the future generations; universities can adopt many practical ways and responsibilities to set an […]
Industrial and Sewage Disposal Impacts Marine Life Pakistan
Introduction: Marine Pollution needs no introduction in this day and age when almost all of us are aware with the knowledge that an island made entirely up of plastic and other debris is floating beneath the very surface of the pacific ocean. It is also known as the great pacific garbage patch. Yet, humans only […]
Transforming Gilgit: Sustainable Development and Conservation
As a student, researcher, and environmental activist residing in Gilgit-Baltistan, specifically in the environmentally impacted city of Gilgit, I have observed firsthand the dramatic degradation of my hometown. Once an idyllic green city adorned with a network of pristine water streams originating from glaciers, Gilgit has transformed into a bustling hub burdened by overpopulation and […]
Pakistan’s Climate Resilience: From Ignorance to Action
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns on Earth, primarily attributed to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide and methane) into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the Earth’s temperature to […]
Climate Calendar Chaos: Adapting to the Unpredictable Patterns of Winter
The consistency of winter brings nostalgic warmth as we cuddle up by the fireplace with a hot cup of cocoa and look out at the snow-covered scenery. But in recent years, the highly unpredictable patterns of winter brought forth by climate change have completely turned upside down our seasonal expectations. The calendar, which used to […]
Why Pakistan Needs Eco-Friendly And Sustainable Tourism?
Eco-tourism in Pakistan: Tourism associated and aimed at conserving the environment from degradation while enjoying visiting a new country or place is termed as eco-tourism. Pakistan being one of the countries with an emerging tourism industry has seen great benefits due to this. But it is also crucial to address the unacknowledged part of the […]
Great Potential of Ecotourism in Pakistan and Its Importance
What is Eco-Tourism? Eco-Tourism is the environmentally friendly and responsible approach to tourism. It involves having tourists visit sites in a country or place while focusing on environmental conservation, supporting local economies and minimizing the negative impacts of tourism. This is beneficial to preserve wildlife and conservation of those areas which are threatened and/or degraded. […]
Fading Footprints: A Tale of Survival Struggle
Pakistan’s unique wildlife faces significant threats, encompassing population decline, habitat loss, illegal hunting, poaching, and the illicit trade of wild animals. The survival battle of three iconic species that call Pakistan home warrants discussion. Check out: 10 Critically Endangered Animals That Can Go Extinct By 2050 1. SNOW LEOPARD The Snow Leopard, scientifically known as […]