Tag: minister for climate change

  • Climate Change: Floods in Nigeria kills at least 600 people

    The death toll from devastating floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603.

    Some 1.3 million people have been displaced, and more than 200,000 homes have been destroyed.

    Flooding is expected to continue until the end of November.

    Seasonal flooding is not new in the African country, but this year has been substantially worse than usual.

    In addition to the disruption of food and fuel sources, there are worries about the increasing spread of disease.

    Sadiya Umar Farouk, Nigeria’s minister for humanitarian affairs and disaster management, urged local authorities to evacuate residents in the riskiest locations during a press conference on Sunday.
    She said that authorities are already giving food and other forms of assistance to those in need.
    She continued by saying that several state administrations “failed not to prepare” for the disaster despite “concerted efforts” and early warnings.
    Of Nigeria’s 36 states, 27 have been impacted by the disaster.

  • Developed world should do more to reduce emissions: Sherry Rehman

    Developed world should do more to reduce emissions: Sherry Rehman

    Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has stated that the developed world is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases and that the developed world should do more to reduce emissions rather than putting pressure on the most vulnerable countries.

    She made these views during a session titled “The Future of Democracy” at the World Economic Forum 2022 in Davos, which is held every year.

    Sherry said big international companies causing more pollution should show more responsibility to avoid environmental hazards.   

    She said democracy is the only solution to the problems of a multicultural country like Pakistan as it represents and protects the weaker sections of society and involves consensus, transparency and accountability.                         

    She said dictatorships receive more aid, but they are not based on consensus.

    Sherry Rehman took charge of the Climate Change Ministry on April 20.

  • Historical British-era tunnel restored and reopened in Ayubia

    Historical British-era tunnel restored and reopened in Ayubia

    Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, on Thursday, reopened a 129-year old historical ‘Motto Tunnel’ at Ayubia National Park.

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    The tunnel has been reopened for tourists after almost 20 years. Restoration work on it has been done by the Ministry of Climate Change in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife.

    According to a press release, Aslam while inaugurating the tunnel said that unsustainable and exploitative tourism practices in various parts of the country, particularly in biodiversity-rich and environmentally-sensitive areas, over last several years have badly harmed local fragile ecosystems that house wildlife species and their habitats.

    The special assistant said: “Given the realisation, the incumbent government is taking all-out measures to usher in sustainable models of eco-tourism in consultative with local partners and communities as a part of Prime Minister’s vision for Clean and Green Pakistan.”

    Sharing details about the tunnel, Aslam said that the tunnel was built in 1891 between Ghora Dhaka (presently Ayubia) to Khaira Gali (Murree) beneath the road and residential area in Ayubia Town. The tunnel had remained in terrible condition due to lack of maintenance over the last several decades.

    He said that this tunnel is 12 kilometres long and has a flat track. This track was 4 kilometres long before 12 more kilometres was added to it – it is now 16 kilometres in total.

    “Besides, reopening and renovation of the different segments of the tunnel, the tunnel site has also been provided with various facilities for tourists including paved track to the tunnel, information centre, guiding facilities, sitting and resting areas and coffee shop,” highlighted Aslam.

    The PM’s aide hoped that the glorious cultural icon would add value to the natural beauty of the national park and provide added attraction to tourists.

    He said: “We are taking practical steps to promote tourism. The restoration of this tunnel is also a link to the same series.”

  • Memes break the internet after Zartaj Gul’s COVID-19 gaffe

    Memes break the internet after Zartaj Gul’s COVID-19 gaffe

    While explaining the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul, in a talk show, said that COVID-19 means that the coronavirus has 19 points that can be applied to any country based on the immunity levels of the people.

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    Soon after the minister’s statement, memes started pouring in on social media as the public began to troll Gul for her comments.

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    Meanwhile, Zartaj was unfazed by the criticism and said that such trolling does not bother her.