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The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan

The report reveals in 2022 that climate change-induced floods swept through the northern and southern parts of Pakistan, severely damaging approximately 27,000 government school buildings and disrupting the education of around 2 million children—52% of whom were in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province. The study highlights that nearly half of Pakistan’s children remained out of school in 2024, as more…

New Climate Change Education Programme Launched In Pakistan

Islamabad: The International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) 20-November-2024  announced the launch of a new climate literacy programme in Pakistan designed to help students develop climate awareness and become engaged in climate and sustainability issues. Education is recognised as a major strategy to mitigate climate change…

The State of the World’s Children Report 2024

This year’s State of the World’s Children Report examines the forces and trends shaping our world today and reflects on how they might shape the future. The report explores three megatrends that will profoundly impact children’s lives between now and 2050: demographics shifts, the climate and environmental crises and frontier…
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Ongoing Global Crises To Affect Children In 2050, Unicef Warns

The future of childhood hangs in the balance by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to safeguard children’s rights in a changing world, Unicef warned in its flagship report released on World Children’s Day on November 20. The report, titled ‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future…
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Community Role Urged In Policy-making For Climate Justice

A session on the sidelines of COP29 on 18th November underscored the role of non-state actors and local communities in pushing for inclusive policy-making to counter climate change and address injustices often associated with the approach taken by the governments to fix the climate crisis. The gathering, attended by climate…
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School Ropen Amid Smog

Authorities outline SOPs to ensure safety with lingering environmental concerns RAWALPINDI: Schools and colleges across the Rawalpindi Division are reopening on November 19 (today) after a temporary closure due to smog. This decision was made jointly by the Department of Environmental Protection, District Administration, and Education Department, ensuring the resumption…
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Displaced Persons Return To Tough Circumstances In Tirah Valley

KHYBER: Amid complaints about a lack of facilities and shortage of essential items, over 1,000 out of the total 2,041 displaced Kukikhel families have returned to the Thor Chappar area of Tirah Valley here since the second phase of their repatriation began on Oct 29, say officials. They, however, insist that most of the…
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Private Schools Body Opposes Smog Closures

Leader says education system is being destroyed under systematic conspiracy ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPS&CA) has firmly rejected the decision to close educational institutions due to smog. All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association’s Central President, Dr Malik Abrar Hussain said closing schools due to…
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Children Call Upon Adults To Wake Up To Climate Crisis

KARACHI: Children from across Pakistan came together to speak up for their rights at a World Children’s Day commemoration held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, asking decision makers to translate their commitments on child rights and climate change into reality. Talented child musicians, performers and child rights champions…
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