Good news on the Environment by Environment@AKU https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews Share any good news you have recently read or heard en-us 2022-12-06 08:50:55 UTC 2022-12-08 12:52:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60a.png Eco-friendly shopping bags https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720421 Clothing brands have started using the eco-friendly shopping bags. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720421 Ozone layer https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720689 Heard the gap in the ozone layer is reducing in size]]> 2022-12-07 05:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720689 Portugal is winning their worldcup matches and moving forward to next round https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720859 2022-12-07 05:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720859 Ozone layer has started restoring. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720958 2022-12-07 05:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720958 Plantation https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720993 Planted 5 trees last week in my parking area.]]> 2022-12-07 05:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411720993 Accessible awareness https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721086 ITA and Oxford publishing press recently published a climate change and awareness book for kids in Urdu and Sindhi ]]> 2022-12-07 05:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721086 France bans domestic flights in favor of train travel https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721145 2022-12-07 05:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721145 Basic shop in aku are not using plastic bags anymore https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721319 2022-12-07 05:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721319 Morocco defeating Spain in world cup https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721331 2022-12-07 05:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721331 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721358 UN calls for a ‘peace pact with nature’. Countries meeting to pledge. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721358 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721471 , sea levels are rising more than twice as quickly as they did for most of the 20th century as a result of increasing temperatures on Earth.]]> 2022-12-07 05:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721471 People are figuring out solutions to cope with this issue. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721716 2022-12-07 05:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721716 AKU is planning to pilot E filing system https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721752 2022-12-07 05:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721752 Solar https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721883 Aku future energy projects will be solar based ]]> 2022-12-07 05:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721883 Few online stores packaging is also moved from plastic packing to environment friendly bags. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721897 2022-12-07 05:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721897 Ozone Layer https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721904 The ozone layer is healing.
Scientists estimate that the hole in the ozone layer will be no more by the 2060s!

]]> 2022-12-07 05:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411721904 The UN declares that a healthy environment is a human right.On 28th July 2022, the United Nations General Assembly declared that everyone on the planet has a right to a healthy environment. 161 of the UN Member States voted in favour of the change and there were only eight abstentions*. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722077 2022-12-07 05:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722077 Good effects of billion trees project by IK govt. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722121 2022-12-07 05:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722121 France bans short haul domestic flights in favour of train travel https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722170 2022-12-07 05:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722170 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722466 PepsiCo Pakistan steps forward to help resolve environment issues]]> 2022-12-07 05:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722466 Many corporates have start thinking and take initiatives to protect environment seriously... vallianiirfan81 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722559 2022-12-07 05:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722559 Successful engagement of AKU Students on President Climate Challenge.... Waste Nothing. kashifbutty2k https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722587 2022-12-07 05:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722587 New zoo in karachi with healthy animals https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722626 2022-12-07 05:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722626 Renewable energy resources, electric cars and awareness session on sustainability like this is also a good news https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722646 2022-12-07 05:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722646 aminlakhani30 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722676 Ban of plastic bags helps environment sustainability. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722676 Billion tree sunami project is flourishing https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722718 2022-12-07 05:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722718 Scouts team on Environmental Awareness https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722780 Scouts team engaged with local communities in Federal B Area Karachi recently and share methods of reducing waste and create awareness on saving energy and sustain environment. 

The event was attended by more than 500 community people and it was a success.]]> 2022-12-07 05:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722780 Fuel saving https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722855 I have heard yesterday about the government initiative to cope up with the ongoing economic crisis by limiting fuel consumption which will actually have a good impact on the environment]]> 2022-12-07 05:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411722855 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723085 The Ocean Project - cleaning rivers to avoid that waste running into the ocean. Cleaning the great pacific garbage patch.
And recycling the plastic for better use. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723085 Going green in operating rooms reduces cost and improves environmental impact. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723152 2022-12-07 05:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723152 New zoo in karachi https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723225 2022-12-07 05:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723225 Now increase in awareness about reducing plastic bags usage versus increase use of paper and cloth bag https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723274 2022-12-07 05:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723274 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723451 COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries]]> 2022-12-07 05:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723451 Solar car and trains https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723457 2022-12-07 05:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723457 AKU going solar..... https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723481 2022-12-07 05:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723481 AKU encouraging to carry own water bottle and lunch boxes https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723533 2022-12-07 05:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723533 AkU's Commitment https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723725 The Budgeting and Goals document now requires departments to show commitment to environment initiatives ]]> 2022-12-07 05:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723725 Plastic shopping bags will be replaced in phases across Gilgit Baltistan https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723770 2022-12-07 05:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723770 FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, recently recognized the Forest Green Rovers as the greenest soccer club in the world. The United Nations has certified the FGR as the world’s first carbon-neutral football club. It is also the first and only vegan pro soccer club on the planet. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723901 2022-12-07 05:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723901 Whitest paint invention https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723969 Whitest paint has been developed which will reflect 99.9% solar radiation from building walls and roofs helping in reducing AC consumption ]]> 2022-12-07 05:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411723969 Solar system at AKU https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724008 2022-12-07 05:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724008 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724038  The example on cleanliness that Japanese have set by cleaning the stadium after the football match]]> 2022-12-07 05:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724038 Introduction of electric public buses https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724085 2022-12-07 05:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724085 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724153 Plastic  ban. AKU has banned the use of Plastic bags and bottles.]]> 2022-12-07 05:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724153 Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good news https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724184 This fear can actually be good news for the planet.
"People who are really aware of climate change may be more motivated to take appropriate and timely action"
]]> 2022-12-07 05:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724184 Renewables to produce more energy than coal in the US for the first time this yearRenewable energy is on track to produce more energy than coal in the US this year https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724367 2022-12-07 05:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724367 France bans short haul domestic flights in favour of train travel https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724415 France has been given the green light to ban short haul domestic flights.]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724415 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724638 Fully-recyclable 3D printed house made of ‘wood flour’ unveiled by researchers]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724638 Wooden crockery being used at AKU https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724688 2022-12-07 05:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724688 It is very sad that our media focus only on Issues of the politicians and to the real issues, aminlakhani30 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724720 2022-12-07 05:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724720 Increased awareness among masses related to climate issues and looking for alternate solutions like car pooling, solar integration on domestic level, water conservations etc. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724738 2022-12-07 05:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724738 My daughter independently working in the kitchen now! While cooking she has minimized the use of utensils ...as she has to wash them after cooking activity!!!! https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724788 2022-12-07 05:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724788 Powering Pakistan’s Schools through Solar Energy https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724809
  •   More than 12,000 public schools are now enjoying reliable electricity thanks to solar power, dramatically improving the learning environment for over 1.4 million students.
  • .https://www.adb.org/results/powering-pakistans-schools-through-solar-energy
]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724809 Good news in the environment https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724854 Unfortunately, in our society in Pakistan we dont see people focus on enviroment, even it is not considered a problem at state level.

However, good news is that our corporate sectors are taking initiatives on it. Specially, we can see too much focus by the leadership of Aga Khan University on environmental change and sustainability. Specially they are trying there best to play their role as much as they can. Thats a good sighn of beginning. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724854 AKDN setting targets for reducing Carbon Emissions.... kashifbutty2k https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724858 2022-12-07 05:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724858 Eco friendly low costing houses https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724935 I have gone through the good news recently on Twitter regarding the construction of 50+ eco friendly low costing houses in rural Sindh with the aim of building 1000+ homes by a non profit org led by AKU’s Research Assoc Dean Asad Ali.]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724935 Dpi inhalers are good for environment https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724995 2022-12-07 05:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411724995 Paper and cloth bags https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725017 Plastic bags have been banned so increaseare using paper and cloth bags]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725017 AKU takes step in the right direction https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725059 One time bottle use and plastic use banned at AKU]]> 2022-12-07 05:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725059 Aga Khan University's commitment to sustainable environment https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725099 The university is holding a full day workshop on sustainable environment involving all stakeholders ]]> 2022-12-07 05:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725099 AKU Has finalised AKU Environmental and decarbonsization plan of 2022. https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725108 2022-12-07 05:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725108 Reducing use of plastic bags in grocery stores https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725413 2022-12-07 05:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725413 https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725596 As I am interested in renewable energy engineering, when I heard that Aga Khan Hospital was planning to install a 600 KW solar carport system on campus, I was excited about it, and I am keen to participate in this project in the near future. This is good news since it will contribute towards clean energy goals. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411725596 Road construction https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411726508 I have seen some road construction near my residence. ]]> 2022-12-07 05:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/staffworkshop/goodnews/wish/2411726508