Webinar Series: Advancing Waste Management through Carbon Markets in Pakistan

Following the success of the first webinar, which introduced the fundamental concepts of carbon markets and Article 6 and discussed project development in Pakistan, the second webinar will delve deeper into the waste management sector. The sector is a critical area of focus for Pakistan’s climate action efforts. As urbanization and industrialization continue to rise, the country faces increasing pressure to manage its waste effectively, particularly to mitigate the methane emissions from landfills—an urgent contributor to climate change.

The Lakhodair Landfill Gas recovery for emission reduction in Lahore, selected as a pilot initiative under the SPAR6C program, is a pioneering effort aimed at tackling this challenge. By capturing methane produced during the decomposition of biodegradable waste, this project not only reduces emissions but also converts the captured gas into usable energy for Lahore’s natural gas infrastructure. This initiative represents a key opportunity for Pakistan to reduce its carbon footprint while creating economic and environmental benefits for local communities.

Processing over 5,500 tons of waste daily, with nearly 55-60% of it being biodegradable, Lakhodair Landfill provides a significant opportunity for methane reduction. The project aims to capture and utilize methane, which has over 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide in the first 20 years of its release into the atmosphere. This webinar will explore the technical, financial, and policy dimensions of considering carbon markets in the waste sector, highlighting the Lakhodair Landfill as a model for scaling methane capture projects across Pakistan.

As the second webinar in the series, this session aims to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to engage in Article 6 cooperation, with a specific focus on carbon credit generation and the financial mechanisms supporting waste management projects. By understanding how to navigate the integration of the waste sector into global climate finance mechanisms, participants will gain practical insights that can help drive Pakistan’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.