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Scotland's wild Atlantic salmon populations face a crisis, with 72% of rivers rated as "poor" for conservation, leading to their classification as endangered. Brazil, hosting COP30 in Belém, aims to reduce emissions by up to 67% by 2035, leveraging its leadership in renewable energy. Pakistan has issued approvals for two carbon offset projects, advancing its commitment to a transparent carbon market under the Paris Agreement.

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🐟 Wild Atlantic Salmon Face Extinction

Scotland's wild Atlantic salmon populations are in crisis, with 72% of rivers classified as "poor" for conservation. Contributing factors include climate change, pollution, and diseases from salmon farms. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed them as endangered. Latest news & breaking headlines

🇧🇷 Brazil's Ambitious Climate Action Ahead of COP30

As the host of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the country has committed to reducing emissions by 59-67% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels. Initiatives include implementing the Plano Clima and developing a national emissions trading system to attract private investment. Brazil's leadership in renewable energy, with 85% of its electricity from clean sources, positions it well for green economic growth. ​World Bank+8Reuters

Pakistan Climate Watch

Two Pioneering Carbon Offset Projects

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) is pleased to announce the issuance of Host Country Approval (HCA) and Letter of Intent (LoI) to two pioneering carbon offset projects. These developments mark a historic milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to operationalize a transparent, credible, and high-integrity carbon market under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 framework. This progress follows the notification of Pakistan’s Carbon Market Policy 2024 and reflects the country’s growing climate finance maturity. MoCC & EE

📊 Climate Facts to Know

• 1 in 5 People Affected Daily: Approximately 1.8 billion people globally experienced daily temperatures strongly influenced by climate change between December 2024 and February 2025.

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