Najam Criticizes COP29 Climate Finance Deal as “Tiny” and “Shocking”

Professor Adil Najam sharply criticized the $300 billion climate finance pledge made at COP29, calling it inadequate for supporting developing nations. He emphasized the importance of actual emissions cuts and expressed disappointment with the lack of meaningful progress in climate negotiations.

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Najam Discusses the Intersection of Economic Development and Climate Change

Adil Najam, speaking on Dawn News’ “Fiscal Focus,” highlights the urgent need to integrate climate action into economic development strategies, emphasizing that climate change is a significant threat to sustainable growth in countries like Pakistan.

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Najam: Climate Change is a Problem for 8 Billion People

In a recent interview, Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus of the Pardee School of Global Studies, emphasized that climate change is “a problem of 8 billion people.” He called for urgent action, advocating for mitigation and adaptation strategies while promoting a shift from fear-based messaging to an empowering narrative focused on solutions.

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Najam Asks: Why Aren’t We Outraged About Pakistan’s Education Crisis?

Dean Emeritus and Professor Adil Najam challenges Pakistan’s apathy towards education. With 25 million children out of school, he questions the accuracy of literacy statistics and society’s values. Najam argues that without public demand, policy changes alone can’t solve the crisis, highlighting the need for cultural shifts in education perception.

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Adil Najam Provides Expert Commentary on Trump-Harris Debate

Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, offered live commentary on the Trump-Harris debate for Geo TV News, Pakistan’s largest TV network. His analysis provided a global perspective on the debate, focusing on its international ramifications and offering insights into the complexities of U.S. election dynamics for a…

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Adil Najam’s Insights Featured in New York Times Article

The New York Times recently published an article titled “As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky,” shedding light on Pakistan’s political landscape and the challenges facing the newly elected government. Amidst discussions on civil-military relations and economic troubles, the article features insights from Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee…

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Decoding COP28: Najam’s Climate Warning

Pardee Professor Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and President of WWF International, recently shared his climate expertise on the BBC podcast, “The Real Story.” Reflecting on COP28 in Dubai, he emphasized the urgency of global action, expressing skepticism about reaching the critical 1.5-degree Celsius goal and calling for immediate measures to combat climate change.

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Ahead of COP28, Najam Delineates Efficacy of Annual COP Proceedings

As world leaders and negotiators get ready for the latest round of global climate negotiations, COP28, which begin in Dubai on November 30th and will continue till December 12, 2023, Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and President of WWF-International, was featured on the BBC Climate Talk podcast in…

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