ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Denmark in Pakistan have commenced the second phase of their initiative, Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Markets in Pakistan, aimed at enhancing industry and SME access to carbon markets. At a reception attended by diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders, Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf highlighted the project’s achievements in bridging knowledge gaps and strengthening federal-provincial collaborations. “With Danish expertise and SDPI’s support, we are now empowering businesses to capitalize on economic opportunities in carbon markets, advancing Pakistan’s climate goals,” Linulf…
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Abid Qaiyum Suleri Appointed as member of Int’l advisory CommitteeOf COP29
Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri has been appointed as member of the prestigious COP29 Azerbaijan International Advisory Committee to assist the chair on the global environmental moot’s negotiation agenda.
Read MoreExperts Advocate for Renewable Energy and Grid Modernization in Pakistan
A webinar organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) brought experts together to discuss the future of renewable energy in Pakistan. Titled “Emerging Trends in Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Sector: Charting the Agenda for 2030 and Beyond,” the event emphasized the necessity of integrating renewable energy into the country’s energy mix while addressing grid modernization and local manufacturing constraints. Key points from the webinar include: Speakers stressed the importance of renewable energy in combating climate change and achieving a stable and sustainable energy ecosystem. K-Electric outlined its investment plan, aiming…
Read MoreExperts Emphasize Challenges and Opportunities in Transitioning from Coal Power in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a public-private dialogue organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) as part of its Clean Energy Transition Programme, experts discussed the need for innovative financing and technological advancements to facilitate a just and clean energy transition in Pakistan. Titled “Beginning of the End: Transitioning away from Coal – Forging an Orderly, Equitable, and Just Energy Transition in Pakistan,” the dialogue aimed to share preliminary findings of an ongoing SDPI study with stakeholders. Ali Nawaz, Director-General (Coal) at the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) within the Ministry…
Read MoreSDPI’s moot on energy sector reforms
‘Next elected Govt should declare emergency in Pakistani energy sector to effectively deal with many of its woes including circular debt’ The incoming elected government should declare a state of emergency in the energy sector to effectively deal with many of its issues that have been persisting for the last many decades and continuously worsening each passing day.This was one of the emphatic recommendations shared by the concerned speakers who attended the recently held panel discussion to suggest the way forward for the next elected government in the country to…
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