Pakistan intends to set a cumulative ambitious aim of conditional and voluntary contributions of overall 50% reduction of its projected emissions by 2030, with a 15% drop below business as usual (BAU) from the country’s own resources, and an additional 35% drop below BAU subject to international financial support.
1.1 Renewable Energy: By 2030, 60% of all energy produced in the country will be generated from renewable energy resources including hydropower.
2.2 Transportation: By 2030, 30% of all new vehicles sold in Pakistan in various categories will be Electric Vehicles (EVs).
3.1 Coal: From 2020, new coal power plants are subject to a moratorium, and no generation of power through imported coal shall be allowed, shelving plans for two new coal fired power plants in favor of hydro-electric power and focusing on coal gasification and liquefaction for indigenous coal.
4.1 Land-use Change and Forestry: 2016 onwards, continued investments in NbS through the largest ever afforestation program in the history of the country - the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme (TBTTP)—will sequester 148.76 MtCO2e emissions over the next 10 years. The estimated project cost of about US$800 million is being met nationally from indigenous resources as an unconditional contribution.
1.1 By 2030, the project envisages the reduction of flood risk and enhance water recharge at six sites in the Indus Basin, building resilience of 10 million people, as well as strengthening vulnerable ecosystems. The project is under review by Green Climate Fund (GCF) for funding. In the meantime, Pakistan has allocated PKR 6 billion from national resources to commence the activities in three sites, namely Manchar & Hamal wetland, Taunsa pond area, and Dera Ismail Khan.
2.1 By 2023, total protected areas in the country will be enhanced from 12% to 15% that will result in preserving rare fauna / flora, green job opportunities for 5,500 people, and promoting eco-tourism.
Source:
- NEPRA – State of Industry Report 2022
- Ministry of Climate Change (MOCC)
- Ministry of Climate Change & WWF Pakistan