Air pollution, climate change do not respect borders: UN coordinator

The UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan stressed that air pollution and climate change are transnational crises that “do not stop at borders.” Speaking at a moot under Dawn Media Group’s Breathe Pakistan initiative, she called for regional cooperation and immediate policy shifts toward sustainable urban planning, cleaner transport, and renewable energy. The session highlighted that Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar rank among the most polluted cities in the world, urging governments, industries, and citizens to act collectively for cleaner air and a livable future.