Tag: Pakistan

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

Article 6 community: Carbon Markets and social needs

Talks at Pakistani campuses kicked off carbon market community with focus on how Article 6 emissions trading can help issues such as gender equality and welfare

April 12th, 2023

Dr. Justine Ngoma taking a reading of monthly growth from the makeshift growth meter her team had constructed from discarded packing straps.

Article 6 community takes off in Zambia

First steps in community for knowledge generation, sharing, and implementation, creating stronger links between research, governments and climate action

January 17th, 2023

Preparation for Article 6 in Pakistan

UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre joined SPAR6C inception mission to Islamabad, to assess local needs and map existing efforts on carbon trading.

October 31st, 2022