Breathe Pakistan: PPP Senator Sherry Rehman says conflicts are costing the environment

Media is organising the second edition of The Breathe Pakistan International Climate Change Conference in Islamabad today. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Pakistan remains among the most climate-vulnerable nations, underscoring the critical need for coordinated, locally grounded, and globally informed responses. The two-day conference brings together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across sectors to examine intersecting challenges and chart a path forward. The first edition of Breathe Pakistan sparked national dialogue and global collaboration around vital climate challenges — from climate justice and finance to renewable energy transitions, disaster risk reduction, and inclusive public-private partnerships. View the full agenda here. 10:17am - UN official says cost to build resilience is growing Mohamed Yahya, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Pakistan. — White Star/Tanveer Shahzed Mohamed Yahya, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Pakistan, has said that the cost to build resilience is growing and financing is “nowhere to be seen”. He said that in the global debate, there was a tendency to frame countries like Pakistan as “victims of climate change”. He said that while it was true, Pakistan was also a “test case for solutions”. “If progress is to be accelerated, especially in a country like Pakistan, it will send a powerful signal to the world,” he said. 10:14am - UN official says execution is major challenge to tackling climate challenge Mohamed Yahya, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Pakistan, in his keynote address, said that Pakistan has witnessed constant floods that cost billions of dollars. He said that the losses every year were probably equal to the IMF programme. He also pointed to the high temperature in Karachi on Monday. “The constraints and the challenges overall is one of execution … we are seeing very little implementation,” he said. 10:05am - World Bank official recognis