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Introduction 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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Pakistan’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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Pakistan 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…
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Alternate Development Services (ADS), in collaboration with Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan, is pleased to invite you to the Climate Action Summit 2025, a two-day event marking 50 Years of BZU Multan. Dates: 15th–16th April 2025.Time: 09:30 AM – 03:30 PM.Venue: Auditorium, Political Science Department, BZU Multan. This summit aims to engage students, academics, policymakers, and practitioners in meaningful dialogue and…
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NDC 3.0 Workshop by Alternate Development Services (ADS) and Center for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) held on February 27, 2025, in Peshawar. The workshop focused on assessing Pakistan’s climate commitments, key challenges, and pathways for sustainable action. Discussions covered progress on KP’s NDCs, policy and financial barriers, provincial engagement in climate initiatives, and the need for data-driven, inclusive strategies.…
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Green 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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At 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…