ADS convened a diverse group of experts and industry stakeholders to discuss Pakistan’s journey toward a just and equitable energy transition in Faisalabad.
During the event, we launched three major studies that map solar adoption in the textile sector, assess the integration of off-grid solar into the grid, and analyse decarbonization potential in the leather and textile sectors.
The discussion reinforced that global buyer pressure—not motivation alone—is shaping the pace of renewable energy adoption across Pakistan’s industrial sectors.
Details of the event in the proceeding report attached below:
Category: Events
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Studies Launch: Solar Mapping of the Textile Sector, Solarization Trends in the Leather Industry, and Solarization Trends from the Perspective of Solar Companies
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Training: Beyond CO₂: Emission Calculations, Methane Monitoring & Real Sequestration Metrics
On October 2, 2025, Alternate Development Services (ADS) held the workshop “Beyond CO₂: Emission Calculations, Methane Monitoring & Real Sequestration Metrics” in Peshawar.
The event brought together experts, practitioners, and participants from academia, government, NGOs, and industry to strengthen technical capacity in GHG emission calculations, methane monitoring, and sequestration metrics.This training aimed to consolidate practical knowledge and technical capacity around accurate emission calculation and sequestration impact assessments, with a goal of advancing actionable climate solutions.
For details, please find the proceeding report of the event attached below:
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ADS’ Midterm Report – Jan to Jun 2025
At ADS, we’ve made significant strides in driving climate action and sustainability through a series of impactful initiatives over the last six months. From hosting seminars on the energy landscape of industries to provincial consultations on NDCs 3.0 and climate action summits, we’ve fostered dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. Our research and media campaigns, under the AREC-Pak, have further amplified awareness and insights on critical issues. Please see the complete report attached below for a detailed overview of our achievements and ongoing research and advocacy initiatives.
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Textiles at the Crossroads: Navigating CBAM, CTBCM & Tariff Shifts | Consultation – Faisalabad
Pakistan’s textile sector, accounting for significant percentage of national exports and employing millions, stands at a critical stage amidst global shifts in climate linked trade policies and domestic energy market reforms. With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatening export competitiveness through carbon-related tariffs, and Pakistan’s move toward a Competitive Trading and Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) introducing new dynamics in industrial power procurement, textile producers face growing pressure to adapt. Coupled with the shift in tariff regime, the industry must swiftly align with low-carbon benchmarks to retain market access. These initiatives offer potential for cleaner and possibly cheaper power, emission reduction, decarbonization and increase in trade, but many textile units are not yet ready for the technical and regulatory challenges it brings. In this context, Alternate Development Services (ADS), in collaboration with National Textile University (NTU), convened a focused consultation session in Faisalabad titled “Textile at the Crossroads: Navigating CBAM, CTBCM, and Tariff Shifts” to facilitate informed dialogue and actionable strategies for the sector’s sustainable transformation.
Detailed proceeding report of this consultation session is attached below:
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Multan Stakeholder Consultation on NDC 3.0
As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, Pakistan has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Despite the ambitious goals outlined in NDC 2.0, implementation has been hampered by financial limitations, policy inconsistencies, and the absence of localized strategies. Multan, like many other regions in the country, has faced the brunt of climate-related challenges, including heatwaves, shifting weather patterns, and flood risks, which underscore the urgency of climate action at the local level. The consultation on Climate Change and NDC 3.0 held in Multan by Alternate Development Services, in collaboration with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aimed to critically examine Pakistan’s climate commitments, identify implementation barriers, and explore inclusive and sustainable solutions. Special emphasis was placed on provincial engagement, green financing mechanisms, and the need for context-specific, evidence-based policymaking tailored to the realities of Punjab.
Read more about this event in its proceeding report attached below:
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CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT BZU 2025
Alternate Development Services (ADS), in collaboration with Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan, organized the Climate Action Summit 2025, a two-day event marking 50 Years of BZU Multan.
This summit aimed to engage students, academics, policymakers, and practitioners in meaningful dialogue and action toward climate resilience. Grounded in Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Green Taxonomy framework, the summit explored pathways to sustainability and a low-carbon economy.
To know about the summit, please find its proceeding report below;