Milan Fashion Week has announced new guidelines encouraging participating brands not to showcase fur products on its runways, marking a partial response to growing pressure from animal rights activists demanding a full ban. The National Chamber of Italian Fashion, which organises Milan Fashion Week, said brands will be “invited” not to display clothing, accessories or […]
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World spends far more on harming nature than protecting it, UNEP warns
The world spends nearly $30 destroying nature for every $1 invested in its protection, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), highlighting a deep imbalance in global financial flows that threatens ecosystems and economic stability. Read More: Pakistan sends dossier to UN on ‘eco-terrorism’ by India The State of Finance […]
India’s water scarcity poses growing challenge for beverage companies
Global beverage companies operating in India are facing mounting challenges as water scarcity intensifies, particularly in the desert state of Rajasthan, where dwindling groundwater levels are colliding with industrial demand and local community needs. Read More: WWF-Pakistan continues greenwashing beverage company Rajasthan, nearly two-thirds of which is covered by the Thar Desert, is among India’s most […]
ICMA, ICAP hold Best Corporate, Sustainability Report Awards
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) jointly organized the Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards (BCSRA) 2024 in Lahore. The prestigious event recognized organizations across multiple sectors for excellence in corporate and sustainability reporting, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good […]
FFC secures best corporate, sustainability report awards
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors for its Annual and Sustainability Reports 2024 at the awards ceremony in Lahore. Overall Top Rankings 1st Position in Chemical & Fertilizer Sector (21st time) 1st Position in Sustainability Report (9th time) In the Overall Best Corporate Report category for year 2024, FFC […]
Prince William honours Earthshot Prize winners in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO – Prince William announced the winners of the fifth annual Earthshot Prize at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, celebrating global innovators tackling environmental challenges. Opening his speech in Portuguese, the Prince of Wales thanked the people of Brazil for their warm hospitality. Reflecting on the launch of the Earthshot Prize in […]
Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action
ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]
Sustainability will be key to BRI’s success
The Belt and Road Initiative, previously known as the One Belt One Road Initiative, consists primarily of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road. The BRI is a grand and ambitious vision initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 aiming to improve regional cooperation and connectivity between Asia, Europe and […]
Moot discusses strategies for sustainability at workplace
Sukkur IBA University organised the 3rd International Conference on Business, Economics & Management. The theme of the two-day conference was “Strategies for Sustainability and Well-Being at Workplace: Asian Perspective”. Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Bhutto welcomed all the guests and participants and thanked them for travelling all the way to Sukkur from various parts of the […]