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Today’s climate news centers on the International Maritime Organization's new emissions rules for shipping, which are facing criticism for not being ambitious enough. BP is also under fire as nearly 25% of shareholders rebel against the company’s climate strategy shift. Meanwhile, Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and launches its first Environment Protection Force to combat pollution.

🌍Global Climate Watch

Shipping Emissions Deal Faces Criticism

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reached a landmark agreement setting global emissions limits for shipping and introducing the UN’s first carbon pricing mechanism. Effective from 2028, the binding rules target large ships, which produce 85% of the sector’s CO₂ emissions. Reuters+1AP News+1

BP Faces Shareholder Rebellion Over Climate Strategy

At BP's annual general meeting, nearly 25% of shareholders voted against chair Helge Lund, marking the largest shareholder rebellion since 2016. This backlash follows BP’s recent abandonment of its climate strategy and a pivot back to fossil fuels under CEO Murray Auchincloss. Despite Helge’s announcement to step down by next year, the vote served as a means for investors to express dissatisfaction with the company’s leadership and direction .​The Guardian

Pakistan Climate Watch

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to UN SDGs

Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a pathway to climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and improved human well-being. The UNDP-Pakistan's delegation was led by UNDP-Pakistan's country representative Samuel Rizk, who briefed the Minister on various aspects of Sustainable Development Goals and Pakistan's progress on different goals, particularly climate change, environment, education, health, and gender equality .​Radio Pakistan

Punjab Launches Environment Protection Force

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has laid the foundation stone of Pakistan's first-ever Environment Protection Force. The Anti-Plastic and Dust Squad will work to eliminate plastic and dust pollution. The Point Source Pollution Monitoring Squad will monitor environmental pollutants. A check will be kept on air quality in the relevant areas through a Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Station. The Environmental Approval Management System and Emission Testing System for vehicles were also launched .​2The Nation2Dawn

📊 Climate Facts to Know

• Ocean Heatwaves Have Tripled in Duration Since the 1940s

  A recent study reveals that the climate crisis has tripled the length of deadly ocean heatwaves since the 1940s. These prolonged marine heat events are significantly harming marine life and intensifying extreme weather events. Driven primarily by the burning of fossil fuels, global warming has made approximately 50% of marine heatwaves since 2000 more likely to occur. These heatwaves are now about 1°C hotter on average, with some regions, like the Mediterranean Sea, experiencing spikes up to 5°C.

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