To be prepared for the challenges of the future, we must set up a 24/7 renewable energy supply – whether for electricity, heat or transport. In order to continue to drive the market dynamic, staying up to date with the latest technology and market developments is of the essence. Do you want to present your new research results or innovative projects to an international expert audience? Then help shape the program of the conferences and the Green Hydrogen Forum at The smarter E Europe 2025 and submit your abstract. From May 6-7, 2025, four parallel…
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SHAKE PROGRAMME SECURES £845K FOR NEXT COHORT OF CLIMATE-TACKLING ENTREPRENEURS
Unique combination of investment and mentorship for agri-tech start-ups attracts new funding partners. The SHAKE Climate Change entrepreneurship programme has secured £845K to invest in new projects that will help deliver the next generation of climate friendly farming. Based on a unique funding model, SHAKE helps entrepreneurs and start-ups who are combating climate change with science or tech-based ideas in the areas of agriculture and food production. Those ventures that progress through all three phases of the programme will receive up to £125k funding and two years of expert mentoring…
Read MoreClimate Finance Accelerator Showcases Innovative Pakistani Climate Projects at Investor Roadshow
The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan kicked off its two-day InvestorRoadshow in Karachi today, bringing together seven innovative climate mitigation projects spanningsectors such as power, e-mobility, healthcare, food, agriculture, and technology.The CFA, implemented by DAI Pakistan on behalf of the UK Government, has provided the projectswith technical, financial, and gender inclusion expertise to help ready them for investment. The thirdcohort of projects marks a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to bolster Pakistan’senvironmental sustainability and climate resilience.Designed to combat the intensifying challenges of climate change, these projects will be…
Read MoreOil and Gas Output Declines in Q1 Amid Field Disruptions
KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil and gas production experienced a notable decline in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with oil output falling by 8% and gas by 7%. The downturn was primarily due to annual turnarounds (ATAs) and forced curtailments at major fields, according to a report by Arif Habib Limited (AHL). Key oil fields like Nashpa, Mela, Adhi, and Makori East saw significant reductions, while gas production dropped at major sites such as Sui, Qadirpur, Uch, and Kandhkot. Despite the decline, local exploration and production (E&P) companies spudded…
Read MorePakistan’s Gains from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Membership: A Comprehensive Overview
Since becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on June 9, 2017, Pakistan has reaped significant benefits across multiple sectors, particularly in trade, security, and regional diplomacy. Pakistan’s involvement in the SCO has strengthened its trade potential, enhanced security cooperation, and bolstered its geopolitical standing within Central Asia. In terms of trade, Pakistan’s exchange with SCO members, particularly China, has flourished. Bilateral trade with China reached over $27 billion annually, fueled by initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).…
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