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READ MOREIslamabad, established in 1960, is a modern and planned city compared to the other urban centres of Pakistan. After Karachi, it has served as Pakistan''s capital since 1963. It is located at the
READ MOREThe rapid pace of unattended urbanization has caused the urban heat island phenomenon, due to which the United Nations SDGs agenda 2030 calls for immediate actions for "sustainable cities and
READ MOREThe urbanization of Islamabad has created high urban poverty, slum and informal dwellings, improper basic facilities, lack of clean water and sanitation, poor public
READ MOREHence environmental sustainability is the underlying theme connecting the SDGs. Despite not being the major contributor to global warming, the Global South is expected to suffer the most from it as developing countries will be adversely affected by the anticipated shocks to their social, economic and natural systems. Islamabad, Pakistan
READ MOREThe World Bank Group''s Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Pakistan released today concludes that the country needs fundamental shifts
READ MORERapid urbanization in Pakistan is triggering regulated and unregulated land cover changes in planned and semiplanned urban areas. The key objective of this study is to assess the spatial–temporal fluctuations in the land use/land cover (LULC) transformations in planned (Islamabad) and semiplanned (Rawalpindi) urban areas over the last forty
READ MOREThe paper investigates the sustainability potential of the intangible cultural heritage preserved in informal settlements seen as an extension of rurality in urban settings. It delves into this underexplored dimension of sustainability in the context of the Global South by analysing two informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, namely, France
READ MOREUrban growth copes with problems in sustainable development. In developing countries, particularly, sustainable development of urban growth copes with severe challenges with respect to sluggish economic and social growth, population boom, environmental deterioration, unemployment, slums and so on. Time series of remote sensing data
READ MOREExplore the initiatives and efforts of CDA''s Environmental Protection Cell in preserving and enhancing Islamabad''s environment.
READ MOREand civil society representatives active on environmental sustainability in the country. These interviews helped deepen the understanding of the development challenges and
READ MOREA multifaceted strategy incorporating urban development, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation techniques is the need of the hour to counter the
READ MOREThere is a need for research in the areas of urban sustainability for better urban planning, policy making for poverty reduction, infrastructure planning, disaster management & prevention and environmental sustainability etc. (Bhatta et al., 2010). The trends of urbanization in Pakistan has shown a high growth rate in the last few decades,
READ MOREIslamabad, a town planning example for a sustainable city. I. M. Frantzeskakis. Published 23 April 2009. Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering. Sustainable Development. Islamabad, the new Capital of Pakistan, planned by Constantinos A. Doxiadis and Doxiadis Associates in the late 1950s, is now a fast
READ MOREThe Pakistan Environment Trust (PET) is a non-profit organisation mobilising global capital and expertise towards tackling Pakistan''s toughest environmental challenges. We partner with leaders from business, finance, government, and non-profits to deliver initiatives that are enabling the transition towards a climate-resilient, low-carbon
READ MOREThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) is the orchestrator behind Islamabad''s urban evolution, forging a unique identity that blends modernity with
READ MORETargeting the urban growth and its sustainability in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, this study extracts urban area from four periods of Landsat images between 1990 and 2018 using an
READ MOREClimate Change Induced Calamities. Faced with riverine floods, glacial lake outburst floods, droughts and heatwaves, Pakistan is one of the countries most affected by the climate
READ MORESince the establishment of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency, there are many international and national organizations working in the country. Check out Pakistan Environmental Protection
READ MORENoise pollution is noticeably dangerous for human health and the environment (Selander et al., 2009; Maqsood et al., 2019) that adversely affects the quality of the environment. View Show abstract
READ MOREConclusion. Islamabad is a model sustainable city in terms of its geographical location, infrastructure, preservation of flora and fauna, natural lands and forests, infrastructure, education, levels of delinquency, and standard of living. However, eminent measures need to be taken to preserve the city in its proper form, green and
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READ MOREEnvironmental jobs now available in Islamabad. Environmental Health Officer, Energy and Climate Change Experts - Pakistan, Project Coordinator and more on Indeed Develop and implement a comprehensive project plan that aligns with the objective of climate adaptation and environmental sustainability.
READ MOREThe proposed SWM model aims to support the local waste sector in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, with 100% service area coverage to attain environmental and economic sustainability by defining dedicated waste collection streams to ensure quality material recovery under a cost-effective approach and modality.
READ MORESustainable urban expansion is the need of the day for urban development and sustainability. This study attempts to analyse the impacts of urban
READ MOREEnvironmental impact assessment (EIA) is a policy tool used for evaluating a project proposal from physical and socioeconomic environmental perspectives. Its aim is to reduce the impact of development on environment, hence, ensuring environmental sustainability. It is mandatory to submit an Environmental Impact Statement before
READ MOREEnvironment, Development and Sustainability Aims and scope Submit manuscript Rainfall monthly data on Islamabad and Ghoragali stations are taken from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Islamabad from 2012 to 2017. Simple linear regression is used to detect the absolute change in each month through the slope (rate of
READ MOREand civil society representatives active on environmental sustainability in the country. These interviews helped deepen the understanding of the development challenges and sustainability in key 2018, in Islamabad and led by SDPI: P&D Department the (Government of GB), P&D Department (Government of the akhtunkwa), the Khyber
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