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Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Experts at a high-level policy forum on Wednesday demanded of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other global finance lending institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan keeping in view the plight of the common masses and the prevailing economic conditions of the country. The forum titled: ‘Prosperity for Pakistan: Reforms… Continue reading Experts urge IMF, other finance institutions to ensure relief for growth in Pakistan

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SDPI, Ethiopian Embassy forge collaboration to promote Green Legacy Initiative

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Ethiopia on Friday forged collaboration to promote Green Legacy Initiative for green development, nature conservation and food security through afforestation in Pakistan. Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Ethiopia jointly organized the seminar titled Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Under The Green… Continue reading SDPI, Ethiopian Embassy forge collaboration to promote Green Legacy Initiative

Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The experts at the study launch of Pakistan’s cement sector decarbonization opined that reducing carbon footprint from the cement industry is possible through strong collaboration of the key stakeholders, joint working, resource pooling, and the technology collaboration. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) on… Continue reading Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

EV transition targets elusive sans optimized funding stream, stakeholder collaboration: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 8 (APP):The experts at a webinar on Pakistan’s Electric Vehicles’ Market Potential said that shifting from existing fuel-based automobiles to EV or Electric Vehicles was elusive without an optimized funding stream and stakeholder collaboration at the government and private sector level. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) as part of its Monday webinar… Continue reading EV transition targets elusive sans optimized funding stream, stakeholder collaboration: Experts

Navigating Carbon Market pathway to Pakistan’s sustainable development

ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 (APP): The concept of carbon trading is not just a buzzword in the global environmental discourse; it is a critical mechanism for countries like Pakistan to address the challenges posed by climate change while sustaining economic growth. A training workshop on understanding carbon market mechanisms, held in collaboration with the Embassy of… Continue reading Navigating Carbon Market pathway to Pakistan’s sustainable development

Experts warn of early solution of food security issues amid severe climate crisis

ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): With contesting priorities amidst worsening climate crisis, it is increasingly challenging to address food security, which has transcended into a human security challenge, said SDPI Executive Director Abid Qaiyum Suleri. He was speaking at a seminar titled, “Climate Change and Impacts on National Security of Pakistan” organized jointly by Sustainable Development… Continue reading Experts warn of early solution of food security issues amid severe climate crisis

Experts warn of early solution of food security issues amid severe climate crisis

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Sustainable Development Policy Institute Executive Director Abid Qaiyum Suleri emphasized the need to address the food security crises amidst worsening climate challenges, which has transcended into a human security challenge. He was speaking at a seminar titled, “Climate Change and Impacts on National Security of Pakistan” organized jointly by Sustainable Development… Continue reading Experts warn of early solution of food security issues amid severe climate crisis

SDPI, Hailey College ink MoU on research, training initiatives

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint research, knowledge sharing, and training initiatives revolving around sustainable development goals (SDGs). The MoU was signed by the Executive Director SDPI, Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri and Principal… Continue reading SDPI, Hailey College ink MoU on research, training initiatives

Tech-based vision a must to transform Gwadar into energy hub: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):The experts at a policy dialogue have said that Gwadar may be made an energy hub, but it is only possible through a technology-based development, vision and a community-centric social development approach. The policy dialogue titled: ‘Gwadar as an Energy Hub of Pakistan: Pathways for Sustainable Development’, was organized by Sustainable Development… Continue reading Tech-based vision a must to transform Gwadar into energy hub: Experts

Pakistan must not miss ‘Green Hydrogen’ revolution in just energy transition: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):The experts at the seminar on Green Hydrogen generation prospects to chip in just energy transition in the country emphasized that Pakistan amid emerging trend of non-carbon eco-friendly fuels must not miss the opportunity to achieve clean energy transformation. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)’s Network for Clean Energy Transition (NCET) organized… Continue reading Pakistan must not miss ‘Green Hydrogen’ revolution in just energy transition: Experts

Pakistan needs innovative financing mechanisms to expedite its energy transition away from fossil fuels: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP):The experts at a public-private dialogue on Wednesday called for opting innovative financing mechanisms and technological transformation to upscale renewable energy resources for a just and clean energy transition in the country. The dialogue titled: “Beginning of the End Transitioning away from Coal: Forging an Orderly, Equitable and Just Energy Transition in… Continue reading Pakistan needs innovative financing mechanisms to expedite its energy transition away from fossil fuels: Experts

Call for action to build fair, rights-based, equitable & ecologically just world

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Deputy Executive Director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Dr Shafqat Munir on Monday signed the Civil Society statement on thematic assembly on economic inequality and justice calling for action to build a fair, rights-based, equitable and ecologically just world at the closing of 5-day World Social Forum in Nepali capital… Continue reading Call for action to build fair, rights-based, equitable & ecologically just world

Nature-based solutions help better adapt, protect more lives: Speakers

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):The speakers Saturday called for integrating anticipatory disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) approaches with climate science to make sure that more lives are protected from climatic disasters. Speaking at a panel discussion organized at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu on Saturday by Pakistan’s leading think tank ‘Sustainable… Continue reading Nature-based solutions help better adapt, protect more lives: Speakers

Need urged for digital integration of agriculture data to explore regional potential

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):The agriculture experts and researchers on Thursday called for innovative indigenous solutions and digital integration of agriculture data, which played a pivotal role in unlocking the potential of regional agriculture trade and supporting progress towards food security. The report titled, “Potential of Innovation for Food Security and Regional Trade in Agriculture”, was… Continue reading Need urged for digital integration of agriculture data to explore regional potential

Govt’s clear direction must for just & holistic renewable energy transition: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (APP):The experts at a roundtable have opined that amid growing inflation and energy demands, the government needed to ensure its course correction and clear direction as an imperative to achieve a just and holistic renewable energy transition. The roundtable titled, “Stocktaking Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Progress 2024: Opportunities and Challenges”, was jointly organized… Continue reading Govt’s clear direction must for just & holistic renewable energy transition: Experts

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