Videos
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Journalism and Social Media: Promoting Sustainability and Decarbonization | Mahjabeen Abid
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Climate Change, Industries and Human Rights | Nazir Ahmad HRCP | ADS Radio Program
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Agriculture, Industry and Our Environment | Dr. Muhammad Sultan | ADS
Blogs
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Is Pakistan Ready to Go Green with Its New Taxonomy?
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in BlogsIntroduction to Pakistan’s Green Taxonomy: Green taxonomies are classification systems that define environmentally sustainable economic activities. They provide clear guidelines to financial institutions, investors, and policymakers on how to identify and support projects that contribute to climate action and sustainable development. These taxonomies play a critical role in steering capital towards green projects, preventing greenwashing,…
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Understanding Pakistan’s Energy Crisis: The Roles of Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
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in BlogsPakistan’s energy crisis has been a persistent issue, with deep-rooted inefficiencies, financial burdens, and regulatory challenges. At the heart of this crisis lie two key players: the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). While IPPs are often blamed for the high electricity costs and the ever-increasing circular debt, a closer look…
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Climate Change and Decarbonization of Pakistan’s Industrial Sector
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in BlogsPakistan urgently requires a diverse portfolio of low-carbon technologies, a transition to renewable energy sources, and a viable solution for carbon capture and storage to swiftly reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change Extracting raw materials from colonised territories, Europe in general, and Britain and France in particular, embarked rather rapidly on…
Events
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Driving a Just Industrial Transition: Role of MDBs and Solar Rush in Pakistan’s Textile Sector (Launch of ADS’ Two Research Studies & Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue)
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in EventsRead more: Driving a Just Industrial Transition: Role of MDBs and Solar Rush in Pakistan’s Textile Sector (Launch of ADS’ Two Research Studies & Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue)ADS presented two studies highlighting pathways for industrial decarbonization in Pakistan. The first critically examines the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework and the Asian Development Bank’s Country Partnership Strategy, assessing their commitments on renewables, energy efficiency, resilience, clean air, and just transition, while identifying gaps in metrics, institutional capacity, and reform sequencing. The second study…
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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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in EventsRead more: Studies Launch: Solar Mapping of the Textile Sector, Solarization Trends in the Leather Industry, and Solarization Trends from the Perspective of Solar CompaniesADS 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…
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Training: Beyond CO₂: Emission Calculations, Methane Monitoring & Real Sequestration Metrics
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in EventsRead more: Training: Beyond CO₂: Emission Calculations, Methane Monitoring & Real Sequestration MetricsOn 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…
IEC Material
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Budget 2025-26: Industrial Reforms and Energy Sector Implications
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in IEC MaterialRead more: Budget 2025-26: Industrial Reforms and Energy Sector ImplicationsThis report offers a deep dive into the key reforms and industrial impacts of Pakistan’s Budget 2025–26. It highlights policy shifts in energy tariffs, solar taxation, customs duties, and climate finance. The document explains how these changes affect large industries and SMEs, and why the solar tax has raised concern. It also covers Punjab’s major…
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Green Financing Navigating Commercial Bank’s Role in Decarbonization
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in IEC MaterialRead more: Green Financing Navigating Commercial Bank’s Role in DecarbonizationGreen banking and green finance are described as models of financing-and-lending that reflect theenvironmental impact and improve environmental sustainability. It is a method to expand the financial sector’s role in protecting the environment by investing money in the corporates for green growth. Since the 1990s, the banking industry has been developing greenbanking strategies to help…
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Decarbonizing Pakistan’s Food and Beverage Industry
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in IEC MaterialRead more: Decarbonizing Pakistan’s Food and Beverage IndustryAt ADS, we are committed to a sustainable future for Pakistan. One critical area of focus is the food and beverage (F&B) industry, a major contributor to the national economy yet a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. High energy consumption across the entire supply chain, from agriculture to processing and logistics, necessitates a…