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Environmental cell: IUCN Pakistan, FATA secretariat sign MoU

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:34:06 +0000

IUCN Pakistan and the Federally Administered Tribal Area Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to build and support the technical capacity of the Secretariat in the key areas of environmental governance. An IUCN official sharing details of the MoU said under this framework agreement, FATA Secretariat and IUCN Pakistan will also collaborate in poverty alleviation, institutionalising sustainability and promoting environmental education in FATA.

It will also work towards enhancing the capacity of the line agencies in environmental compliance, including Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Sustainable Environmental Assessment (SEA); it will assist also in selecting directorates to mainstream FATA-SDP recommendations in sectoral policies while helping in mapping opportunities for SDP implementation.

http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1184134/

Pakistan seeks India’s help in training its teachers

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:53:00 +0000

New Delhi: Pakistan has asked India to present it with methods of teachers’ training and research materials of various teacher training institutes.

According to sources, Pakistan Directorate of Staff Development in Lahore has requested the National Council of Teacher Education to share teaching qualities which it wants to incorporate in its training programme.

Appreciating the teachers’ training programme in India, the Pakistani Directorate has sought presentation on functioning, responsibilities and related modalities about involvement of NCERT and the role of NCTE in continuing professional development programme.

Read More: http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pakistan-seeks-india-s-help-in-training-its-teachers-356452

Pakistani student wins silver medal in international environmental competition

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:41:25 +0000

A Pakistani student has bagged silver medal in international environmental competition held in Baku, Azerbaijan, a message received here on Thursday said. Students representing 47 countries presented 123 projects in the seventh International Environmental Project Olympiad (INEPO Eurasia).

Alvaz Adnan, a student of PakTurk School Lahore presented her biology project regarding pre-treatment of bread mould to remove Azodyes from effluent of factories to win silver medal. The INEPO Eurasia, held once a year, encourages students from around the world to develop projects that can solve environmental issues.

Commenting on the success, Chairman PakTurk Unal Tosur said Pakistan students had been leaving others behind in almost all the international competitions which had encouraged us to boost investment in education in the future of Pakistan. “We aim to shape the view of Pakistani students to think on global scale while being dedicated to their traditions and values; they should be well acquainted with the competitive environment and capable to cope with the on-going and forthcoming challenges,” he said. “We will continue to encourage students become independent, innovative and knowledgeable so that they can become great leaders in the years to come,” said Tosur.

Full story: http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1176316/

Environment ignored in Pakistan polls

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:38:59 +0000

Thursday, April 11, 2013 – Environment has never been matter of concern for Pakistan and the tendency goes further chronic as all mainstream political parties, bracing for participation in the forthcoming polls, have placed environment issues at the bottom of their draft manifestos for 2013 elections. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), adopted in 1992 and entered into force in 1994, and as a result the adoption of Kyoto Protocol initially in 1997 (which later entered into force on 16 February 2005), has dubbed it necessary for all to have more vibrant climate change policies at political and national level across the world.

However, in Pakistan, politics has all glamour but blind to environment issues. Indifference on the subject gets more appalling because common people especially civil society have not bothered to bash political leadership for downplaying environment matters in their manifestos. Adding insult to injury, various NGOs engaged in revamping environmental degradation, government departments and independent associations, national and international, have also opted out to remain silent over the situation.

Read more: http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=203356

The Sikhs from Pakistan celebrate Sikh environment day

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:30:58 +0000

Sikhs from Pakistan celebrate Sikh environment day

AMRITSAR: Sikhs from Pakistan celebrated the Sikh environment day in Karachi, Sindh, Baluchistan and Nankana Sahib by planting trees and holding seminars stressing on the role of plants in keeping the environment clean.

Ramesh Singh, chairman of Pakistan Sikh council told TOI over phone from Karachi on Sunday that during the Sikh environment day celebrations , representatives of various religious communities including Sikh, Hindu, Christians and Muslims pledged for the plantation of trees in local neighbourhoods and their respective houses of worship.

Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-07/chandigarh/38345785_1_environment-day-ecosikh-sindh

6% GDP lost to environmental degradation in Pakistan

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:00:17 +0000

6% GDP lost to environmental degradation in Pakistan
KARACHI: Environment must be adopted and elevated as a priority subject on the election agenda and mainstream political process.
Environmentalists expressing their views on the subject, during a session organised by IUCN – Pakistan identified Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Clean Air and Clean Water and Environmental Governance as the subjects needing utmost attention.
The unanimous opinion was that
unless, the people of Pakistan consider environmental degradation as their personal loss, things will not improve.
Referring to Pakistan’s acute vulnerability in the wake of climate change experts mentioned that Pakistan is identified to be the 8th most vulnerable country in the Global Climate Risk Index. This is coupled with the fact that it is rapidly losing its natural resources. Unless economic evaluation of environmental degradation is done, the country would not realise what it is losing out on, they said.

Read More: http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013%5C04%5C09%5Cstory_9-4-2013_pg12_9

EPD to crackdown on polluting vehicles

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:04:46 +0000

EPD to crackdown on polluting vehicles

Environment Protection Department (EPD) in collaboration with the traffic police and transport department is starting a ‘fine-campaign’ today against smoke emitting and noisy vehicles.

Four teams have been constituted to implement the campaign.

In the past, similar campaigns have been carried out without any fruitful results.

The Environment Act being a special law for environment pollution has over ridding effect on other laws but owing to shortcomings and procedural difficulties, it is not being invoked. Penalty under section 15 of the act is up to Rs 5 million.

Complete Story:

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/31/city/lahore/epd-to-crackdown-on-polluting-vehicles/

National Climate Change Policy in Pakistan

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:05:14 +0000

Pakistan’s newly launched national climate change policy (NCCP) aims at natural resource conservation at home, but it also sees regional and bilateral agreements as key to ensuring water, food and energy security.

The policy will be implemented by its provincial governments. At its launch last month (26 February), Pakistan’s minister for climate change Rana Mohammad Farooq Saeed Khan said efforts would be made to strengthen provincial environment departments to enable them to carry out relevant functions devolved to them.

Read more: http://www.enn.com/climate/article/45678

ENVIRONMENTAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS WIN MARKET SHARE

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:59:59 +0000

Skin is the largest organ in our bodies, accounting for 16 percent of our weight. Skin has many functions, including protecting against outside influences such as shock, chemicals, microorganisms, ultraviolet radiation, heat and cold.

Skin is also important in regulating body temperature and touch.

Skin has a remarkable ability to care for itself and repair flaws, which is an essential prerequisite if we are to survive in a tough environment.

Many of us choose to use skin care products to enhance the natural protection and increase the feeling of comfort and pleasure. Skin and beauty care products made from natural ingredients have been around for thousands of years.

Recipes have been found in archaeological finds from China, the Middle East and Africa, and examples of the ingredients include ox bile and whipped ostrich eggs.

Since then a lot has happened and today’s products contain both natural and synthetic ingredients and come with advanced features.

Full story: http://advantage-environment.com/upplevelser/environmental-skin-care-products-win-market-share/

Is Clean Coal Finally a Reality?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:57:34 +0000

Is Clean Coal Finally a Reality?

Read more: http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/45612