COP15 debates whether biodiversity credits can put a value on nature
As the UN COP15 summit in Montreal aims to halt rapid destruction of nature and restore degraded lands, some experts have called for selling “biodiversity credits” to help pay for…
Diversity, inclusion and the youngDr Naazir Mahmood
The Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS) has been working for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in society. Its recent consultation titled ‘Promoting narratives of diversity, inclusion, and peace…
A case for cultural appreciation
It’s easy to shout out allegations on social media. Anyone and everyone can state their opinion repetitively, using buzz words to get more mileage. It’s a burden and a blessing,…
The US state with the most detailed corporate diversity disclosures
Aerospace company Boeing Co was explicit, naming who among its dozen directors were women, Asian and African American. Agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland Co offered a more general accounting, saying…
Biodiversity crisis
FOR millennia, humans have benefited from nature’s generosity without caring much for it. Now, this one-sided relationship has become untenable, especially with an economic paradigm that treats nature with disdain.…
Honouring diversity
THERE are few cities in the world hosting such rich cultural diversity as Karachi — a diversity reflected in the multiplicity of languages spoken across cultural and ethnic divides. Karachi…
CPEC and multiculturalism
APART from its strategic and regional connectivity outlook, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor had also offered hope for Pakistan’s economic revival and industrial transformation. But that hope has gradually been waning.…
Embracing diversity
This week, I make history as the first-ever mayor of London to travel to Pakistan on an official visit. As someone of Pakistani heritage, this trip has a special significance.…
Diversity in action
I am writing this article during my visit to Mauritius. Laden with amazing beaches, wild waterfalls, wonderful lakes, lush forests, unique wildlife and rocky mountains, Mauritius is, no doubt, one…
Crop biodiversity
We need to use all the tools at our disposal to make a world free from hunger a reality, but one major ally isn’t getting the global attention it deserves:…
