Emerging Environmental Challenges: Effectiveness of Environmental Authorities in Pakistan

Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the contemporary environmental challenges in Pakistan and the role of environmental authorities to mitigate the prevailing threats. The study addresses the gap between laws and practical implementation of environmental authorities, particularly the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Protection Agency. The study finds that Pakistan ranks among top ten countries that are facing serious environmental threats. It has been suggested that concerned government authorities has to pay keen attention to these challenges, implement existing laws and initiate further effective programs to mitigate these issues.

      Keywords: environment, authorities, climate change, mitigate, laws