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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Provincial Consultation on NDCs 3.0, Peshawar
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in EventsRead more: Provincial Consultation on NDCs 3.0, PeshawarNDC 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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Seminar: Energy Landscape of the Industries
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in EventsRead more: Seminar: Energy Landscape of the IndustriesNov 19, 2024: ADS hosted a seminar in Islamabad where we launched three pivotal reports addressing industrial decarbonization in Pakistan’s key sectors—sports, textile, and food & beverages. The event fostered insightful discussions with policymakers, industry leaders, and academics. The findings of these studies are a call to action for a sustainable energy transition. Read the…
IEC Material
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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…
