Ms Maryam Shabbir Abbasi is an environmental expert based in the US. She is also a visiting Senior Research Associate with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Islamabad.
The Punjab is suffering more than ever before. Climate change and misgovernance are two major reasons
Every year, Pakistan witnesses deaths due to weather extremes. Poor governance has a lot to do with these tragedies
Climate change is impacting Pakistan’s economic and social fabric
Air pollution was a persistent problem in 2024, due, among other reasons, to governance failures
Discussions surrounding the design and implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund highlight several critical gaps
Growing population and a lacking political will have exacerbated the climate challenge
It has become crucial to address the crises of land restoration, desertification and drought
Climate change is a global challenge, requiring global collaborative efforts
Beating plastic pollution requires purposeful action
Proper implementation of the National Clean Air Policy can greatly improve the air pollution situation
