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. 9:53am - PPP Senator Sherry Rehman says conflicts are costing the environment PPP Senator Sherry Rehman said that “conflicts are costing the environment much more than we know, compute or understand”. She said that there were more than 60 active conflicts in the world. She also said that data on this was missing. She also said that there was very little discussion on the impact of these wars on the environment. 9:50am - PPP Senator Sherry Rehman highlights gap between action and ambition PPP Senator Sherry Rehman, in her keynote address, said, “All state climate action … there is a splintered, fragmented movement”. “While the global crisis is staggering, what is equally devastating is the state of the global movement itself. It is defunded and derided,” she said. 9:47am - Dawn CEO calls for shift in priorities at home Dawn CEO Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani has called for shifting priorities at home. “Pakistan must place far greater emphasis on adaptation,” she said, adding that this was not enough. “At the global level, climate finance must be rebalanced to reflect the reality on the ground, not just global ambition. Adaptation needs to sit alongside mitigation, not behind it,” she said. “At the same tim