COP28, hosted by the UAE, commenced to strengthen climate crisis plans and their implementation. Key focuses include maintaining global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, as agreed in Paris 2015, and enhancing nations’ climate commitments. President Erdoğan represents Türkiye, engaging in the summit’s discussions and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Meanwhile, COP27, hosted by Egypt, concluded by establishing a “loss and damage fund” for climate disaster relief in vulnerable countries.
Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.