How is Pakistan benefiting from Carbon Credits?

billion tree tsunami project will create carbon credit for Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Pakistan’s contribution to global climate change is less than 1 percentage; however, Pakistan is among the top listed countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. The government of Pakistan is putting efforts to tackle climate change without any international assistance. The example includes billion tree tsunami projects. CARBON CREDIT A carbon credit is […]

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Aquifer Vulnerability And Groundwater Quality In Pakistan

tubewells in Pakistan are used for extracting groundwater

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country where people in millions are dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihoods. It is imperative to mention that Pakistan is on the edge of becoming a water-scarce country. Check out The Projected Future of Water Scarcity Crisis In Pakistan AQUIFER An aquifer is defined as an unconsolidated material […]

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Agroforestry – Importance and Application in Pakistan

Agroforestry is gaining importance in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an agrarian country, where the demand for food is increasing because of the growing population. Agroforestry is an agriculture practice that has various ecological, social, and economical advantages. You may like to read Sustainable Agriculture Practices and their Advantages. AGROFORESTRY This term is defined as a unit of land use management systems […]

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Natural Disasters Common In Pakistan and their Impact

natural disasters cause property damage, deaths, etc

INTRODUCTION Pakistan has a history of natural disasters. The country is prone to earthquakes and floods very often. Climate change is affecting the environment of Pakistan and bringing extreme weather events. NATURAL DISASTER IN PAKISTAN It is a natural but catastrophic event that results in human and livelihood losses. There is a number of natural […]

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Types Of Soils In Pakistan And Their Location And Properties

types of soil in Pakistan include loamy, sandy, silty, and calcareous

INTRODUCTION Soil: It is defined as an upper layer of the earth covered with material comprising of water, gas, microorganisms minerals, and organic matter. Living organisms living in soil are termed soil biota. Soil Classification: Soil is a dynamic ecosystem that keeps on changing with time. Climate change shows its effect on the soil. Check […]

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Impact of Corona virus Pandemic on the Environment of Pakistan

corona virus lockdown improved air quality in major cities of Pakistan

The latest research summarized the impacts of the corona virus pandemic on the environment of Pakistan. Globally, WHO declared the corona virus as a pandemic disease, the corona virus spread across more than 215 countries. Where it caused massive deaths and socioeconomic deadlock, surprisingly the air quality was improved. Major Cities of Pakistan had a […]

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International and National Environmental Organizations in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an environmentally conscious country. The government of Pakistan has initiated several projects in order to tackle the impacts of climate change. The projects include the billion tree tsunami project, miyawaki urban forests, protected area management, bamboo production, etc. Pakistan has listed among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. Climate […]

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Illegal Wildlife Trade in Pakistan – Threat to Endangered Species

illegal wildlife trade is causing economic losses in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION WILDLIFE TRADE This term is defined as the trade of products that are derived from wildlife that includes body parts of animals such as meat, bones, skins, etc. Living and dead animals are also traded internationally. The traded wild plant species are then grown in a controlled environment. ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE Illegal wildlife trade […]

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