Tag: Pakistan

SPAR6C COP-ASIC Group photo, Pakistan 2024

Academia as an Important Stakeholder in Pakistan’s Carbon Market

Academia's crucial role in implementing carbon markets in Pakistan was highlighted at the recent COP-ASIC National Meeting, emphasizing the importance of carbon trading and local capacity-building for climate action.

November 14th, 2024

Boosting Pakistan’s Climate Finance: Government Officials Receive Carbon Market Training

Through a SPAR6C capacity building workshop, provincial and federal planning and development officials received training on integrating carbon markets in government project approval.

October 8th, 2024

Unlocking carbon finance to decarbonize cement and waste sectors in Pakistan

The SPAR6C programme moves forwards with carbon finance opportunities for cement and waste in Pakistan under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

May 16th, 2024

First cohort of graduate students begins carbon market mentorship programme

The carbon market mentorship programme covers wide range of cutting-edge research topics, including a six-month internship, to build capacity in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

March 7th, 2024

Karachi, Pakistan. Photo Muhammad Jawaid Shamshad on Unsplash

1.8 billion dollars in climate investments informed by Technology Needs Assessments

More than 1.8 billion dollars have been invested in climate technology in TNA related projects through the Green Climate Fund and Global Environment Facility

March 5th, 2024

SPAR6C COP28 event w Pakistan

Recommendations for Article 6 carbon markets presented at COP28

Sharing concrete experiences from implementation of Article 6 and expert recommendations as well as the need for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and carbon market strategies

January 16th, 2024

SPAR6C Launch Event

SPAR6C launch in Pakistan

Official launch of Article 6 programme brings together national stakeholders and international donor agencies in Islamabad with view to access international carbon markets

October 31st, 2023

Pakistan on course for emissions trading under Article 6

Finishing its preparatory phase, a work plan for SPAR6C support to Pakistan is ready.

June 14th, 2023

Karachi, Pakistan. Photo Muhammad Jawaid Shamshad on Unsplash

New green bus system in Karachi

Based on the Technology Needs Assessment, Pakistan is building a Bus Rapid Transit system in Karachi, to increase mobility, lower emissions and reduce pollution.

June 5th, 2023

Next phase for Article 6 Carbon Finance in Pakistan

SPAR6C programme assists Pakistan to prepare for carbon market participation and leverage funding for climate actions

April 24th, 2023