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This issue covers the growing power of youth-led climate movements in the U.S., global collaboration on green hydrogen and renewable energy, Sri Lanka’s innovative approach to debt-for-climate swaps, and shifts in U.S. climate policy. Additionally, Pakistan moves forward with carbon market development and circular economy strategies, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices worldwide.

🌍Global Climate Watch

🧑‍🎓 Youth-Led Climate Mobilization in the U.S.

Thousands of young activists gathered in Chicago for the Global Climate Strike, organized by Fridays for Future Chicago. The protest aimed to counter federal rollbacks of climate policies under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for local and state governments to step up climate action. ​Axios

Green Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Collaboration

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has partnered with Singapore-based Sembcorp to form a joint venture aimed at developing green hydrogen and renewable energy projects across India. The collaboration also explores initiatives in green ammonia production and port emissions reduction, aligning with India's strategy to achieve 500 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030. ​Reuters

Debt-for-Climate Action

In response to its economic crisis, Sri Lanka is exploring debt-for-climate-and-nature swaps. This approach involves restructuring external debt in exchange for domestic investment in climate action, aiming to ease financial burdens while addressing environmental challenges. ​Development Asia

🇺🇸 U.S. Climate Policy Shift

The Trump administration has canceled the $3 billion "Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities" program, which funded 135 projects across all U.S. states to promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices. The USDA justified the cancellation by stating that most of the funding was directed toward administrative costs rather than reaching farmers. However, some projects may still proceed or reapply under revised conditions that require at least 65% of funds be directed to farmers and evidence of disbursed payments by the end of 2024. ​Reuters

Pakistan Climate Watch

🌱 Carbon Market Development

Pakistan's Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has issued Host Country Approval (HCA) and Letter of Intent (LoI) to two offset projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This marks a significant step toward operationalizing Pakistan's carbon markets, facilitating international cooperation in emission reduction efforts. ​Carbon Pulse

Circular Economy Policy

The government is prioritizing a Circular Economy Policy to enhance sustainability and waste management. This policy aims to integrate circular economy principles into national strategies, promoting sustainable industrial practices and the adoption of green technologies Nation

📊 Climate Facts to Know

• In 2025, global temperatures have surpassed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, marking a critical point in the climate crisis. Scientists emphasize the urgency of reducing emissions, removing excess carbon, repairing ecosystems, and building resilience to mitigate escalating climate impacts. ​The Guardian

💬 Comment Corner

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