Pakistan NDC implementation

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Background

Pakistan is a lower middle-income country with GDP at USD 284 billion. Pakistan’s contribution to global
greenhouse gas emissions is meager however the impacts of climate change faced in the country are abundant.
Pakistan has been ranked 8th most vulnerable country to the impacts of climate change1 and adaptation is biggest
domestic climate change challenge faced by Pakistan today. ND-Gain Index2 has placed Pakistan as the 27th least
ready’ country in the world to address the impacts of climate change. The increased temperatures, varied
precipitation and monsoon patterns, and increased emissions have resulted in increased frequency of extreme
weather events (floods, tropical cyclones, droughts, landslides, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)); consequently
impacting livelihood and food security. In addition, Pakistan’s air quality has been significantly worsening accounting
for PKR 62-65 Billion losses annually. Government of Pakistan (GoP) has lately taken multiple actions to respond to
air pollution and climate change in an integrated manner and plans to continue the efforts through focused
interventions.

Paris Agreement and Pakistan’s Contribution

Pakistan ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016 and as an obligation under Article 4 of the Paris Agreement’s
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update process, the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan
(MoCC) submitted Pakistan’s updated NDCs in 2021. Aimed at achieving reduced poverty and ensuring stable
economy, the updated NDCs commit to abate overall 50% of Pakistan’s projected GHG emissions by 2030. The
enhanced commitment will be contributed by the shift to 60% renewable energy for electricity generation, and 30%
to electric vehicles by 2030 and complete ban on the use of imported coal. The success of restoring the forest cover
and conservation efforts was corroborated when the latest GHG inventory of 2018 reported an 8.7% decline in
projected GHG emissions for the year 2018 (sequestration of 8.4 Mt CO2e)(Error! Reference source not found.).
Encouraged by these analytics, Pakistan commits to enhance its reliance on Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
underpinned by the fact that Ten Billion Tree Tsunami program (TBTTP) will alone sequester 148.76 MtCO2e if fully
implemented (Error! Reference source not found.).

1 GermanWatch Climate Risk Index 2021 Available at: https://germanwatch.org/en/19777

2 ND-Gain Index Available at: https://gain-new.crc.nd.edu/country/pakistan
 To achieve these set commitments, it is estimated that transition to renewable energy will cost Pakistan US$
101 billion by 2030 plus additional US$ 65 billion by 2040 given costs involved in completing in-progress renewable
energy projects, building additional hydropower (US$50 Billion by 2030 and US$80 Billion by 2040) and transmission
lines (US$ 20 billion), and phasing out coal (US$ 18 billon to buy out Pakistan’s coal power plants and US$ 13 billion
to replace the energy production capacity of coal power plants with solar). Pakistan’s adaptation cost ranges of
between US$ 7–14 billion per annum to 2050. Financing these initiatives is considered a challenge in NDCs and
Pakistan in the NDCs commits to employing the instruments on enhanced ambition provided in Article 6 of the Paris
Agreement, public-private partnerships and international climate finance opportunities including Green Climate
Fund (GCF), Global Environment Fund (GEF) etc.

NDC Implementation

Strategic objectives

It illustrates a pathway for implementing outlined activities and articulates aspects of the enabling
environment that may need strengthening to reach the targets set out in the updated NDC. To achieve this goal,
following objectives are pursued:
 Strengthening enabling environment (e.g., policies, regulations, institutional arrangements) to
overcome articulated challenges and barriers to implementing activities committed
 Identify possible sources of funding and Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) for the
implementation of the NDC in all economic sectors, with a view to develop a financial investment plan
 Increasing awareness among stakeholders 3 about what is required to achieve the NDC targets by
seeking technical expertise, increasing buy-in for action in new areas and building knowledge capital in
key institutions

Provincial Chapters

The 18th amendment to Pakistan’s constitution in 2010 has led to delegating more power to provinces.
MoCC being the national entity, is responsible for formulating the national policies and provinces are responsible to
adopt these policies into their planning and operations in different economic sectors. Since climate change is a cross

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Public, private, donors/investors, academia, development banks, etc.
sectoral subject and in some cases provincial and local capacities are limited on climate change concepts, MoCC
understands the need for provinces to adopt NDCs in to a form of a roadmap with monitoring and evaluation
mechanism. This activity is a subsequent action to “Priority actions, Implementation schedule and Costs” which will
essentially provide a good evidence on what actions to prioritize in what sectors based on the costs and logistics and
when to implement. The provincial roadmap formulation will follow following proposed steps:
• Taking stock of the NDC sectors at sub-national level which will essentially cover the understanding of
what targets are being committed in NDCs and how provincial level policy instruments and actions will be
implemented. This will also require identification of gaps for regular stock-taking to report back to
UNFCCC.
• Assessing the human and information capacities required for NDC implementation for prioritized actions in
priority sectors which will help devise a plan to build capacity in both short and long terms.
• Assessing the policy instruments and institutional readiness for implementing the NDC which will cover
analysis of different mitigation and adaptation policy instruments and deciding most suitable approach to
attain desired NDC outcomes. This will also require an overhaul of existing practices in terms of policies as
well as roles and responsibilities among different economic sectors based on addressing bottle-necks to
NDC implementation.
• Assessing the regulatory framework to review regulatory frameworks to ensure that these can help drive
NDC implementation and bring about the agreed policy objectives
• Mapping the financial support which will then inform national climate finance framework
• Monitoring progress and reporting back to MoCC on decided set of indicators consistent and captured
within the national inventory, BTR reporting, and feed into the Paris Agreement’s global stocktake
The proposed steps will require extensive stakeholder consultations to ensure larger political buy-in and ownership
among various actors involved in successful implementation of the roadmap. Through literature and data collected
during NDC update process, following impacts are recognized in provinces:

Punjab: Punjab is most populous and second most urbanized province of the country. It is recognized as the
breadbasket of Pakistan. Punjab constitutes around 69 % of the total cropped area and 57 % of the total cultivated
land of Pakistan. Punjab is responsible for providing 80 % of wheat, 83 % of cotton, 97 % of fine aromatic rice, 51 %
of maize and 63 % of sugar cane to the national food production. Whereas, the province accounts for 66 % of
mangoes, 34 % of dates, 82 % of guavas and more than 95 % of citrus fruits to the national production of fruits4. The
impacts of climate change such as environmental and land degradation, water scarcity, crop failure, ineffective use
of agricultural inputs, and reduced crop yield have resulted in the lowering of agricultural share of the province from

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31 % to 20 %5. Numerous diseases are prevalent in Punjab due to poor water quality and inadequate sanitation
infrastructure. It has been reported that malnutrition is one of the serious concerns that plagues the province,
particularly in children. Urban planning is of utmost importance as the rural to urban migration is expected to
increase. In context of urban planning, government of Punjab has put its focus on the improvement of water supply,
drainage, sewage and sanitation, solid waste management and vehicular emissions. If due importance is not given
to urban planning, then it can lead to environmental impacts in the urban centers which include water scarcity,
energy crisis and air pollution.

Sindh: Sindh is the coastal province with a long coast line of 350 km located in the southeast of Pakistan that is not
only the most populous metropolis but also has a commercial hub. The climate change has caused frequent
occurrence of calamities such as droughts, heat waves, floods etc. in Sindh. In the last century, the water level along
the Karachi coast has ascended by 10 cm and is expected to rise further by 60 cm by the end of this century, thus
putting the low-lying coastal area of Karachi under the risk of infrastructure and livelihood loss. This coastal belt is
prone to cyclones. Literature has reported an average of four cyclone events per century in Sindh. During the period
of 1971-2001, the intensity and frequency of cyclones have increased manifold. Evidence of sea-level rise has been
found along the coast line. The following figure shows the rise in sea-level, between the years 2007-2011. About 78
% of the Sindh groundwater is saline, thus making it unsuitable for drinking purposes. National Disaster Management
Authority has declared the districts of Dadu, Sukkur, and Tharparkar as drought-prone areas. Furthermore, the
regions of Achhro Thar, Kachho, Kohsitan, Nara and coastal belt have also been affected badly by the climate change.
Like droughts, Sindh has experienced all types of flood which are; Monsoon floods, Flash floods, Floods due to
breeches, Urban floods and Coastal floods. In Sindh, the occurrence of heat waves during the pre-monsoon season
is common and causes stress on human health. Major area of the province is situated in the intense heat zone, which
is anticipated to observe a temperature rise of 4-5 °C, during the 21st century.

Balochistan: Balochistan continues to suffer from the risks of extreme events, and due to the inadequate disaster
response system and isolated population, these extreme events are rapidly transformed into disasters. Since 2007,
the coastal area of Balochistan has already experience number of intense cyclone events such as Cyclone Yemin
(2007), Cyclone Gonu (2007) and Cyclone Phet (2010). In monsoon season, these basins get flooded and cause
overspilling of reservoirs and small dams. Thus, the population in the flood plains and catchment areas, are living in
a constant fear that anytime a new wave of flash flood can occur and can wash away their homes and other
properties. Rain-fed agriculture is dominant form of agriculture in Balochistan. However, due to less rainfalls in
cultivation time, cultivation of crops has become difficult. The variation in the temperature and rainfall patters along
with the exploitation of groundwater extraction, the water scarcity will become an important challenge for the

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people, economy and environment of Balochistan. Balochistan has experienced many extreme droughts in the past,
i.e., 1967-1969, 1971, 1973-1975, 1994, and 1998-2002, that have drastically affected the livelihood and economy
of the province. The drought was also responsible for the spread of numerous diseases such as Crimean Congo
Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Malnutrition, Malaria, Chicken Pox, Scabies, Measles and many
others. The infant and under-fiver mortality in Balochistan is estimated to be 72 and 89 per thousand birth,
respectively. This rate is higher in rural areas as compared to urban areas.

Khyber PakhtunKhwa: KPK is the third-largest province in terms of population while it is the smallest as far as area
of the provinces are concerned. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) are one of the main natural hazards that have
impacted the province. The uncontrolled dumping of chemicals in surface-water bodies, over extraction of
groundwater, exploitation by water intensive manufacturing processes, and increased pressure due to
deforestation, agriculture, population growth, and impacts of climate change have aggravated the water stress
issues in the province. The burden on the natural resources is aggravating due to the urbanization, delicacy of
uncultivated land and ineffective existing irrigation system. The province is highly dependent on the import of
various products from other provinces, one of which is wheat. The crop yield is low as the quality of fertilizer and
seed is not up to the standard. Around 7.67 % of total cultivable land of Pakistan lies in the province of KPK and
almost half of this land in KPK is dependent on rain for carrying out agricultural activities. Thus, a decrease in the
water supply can have an extreme spill-over effect, not only in KPK but in neighboring provinces as well. The
magnitude of the climate-induced disasters can be evaluated from the data compiled by the Federal Flood
Commission (2016), which specified that the combined flow of Swat and Kabul rivers has touched a new historical
height of 400,000 as compared to the previous value of 250,000 cusecs recorded in 1929. The rise in the frequency
of flash floods and floods are likely to cause surface runoff, avalanches, river bank cuttings, soil erosion and landslides
damaging properties, roads, houses and agricultural lands.

Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Just like KPK, GB and AJK are responsible for the supply of electricity
for the entire country from its hydro-power stations. The regions are responsible for the operation and maintenance
of these infrastructures and require additional resources to convert these to climate resilient infrastructure. In
addition, region is also prone to GLOFs, flash floods, avalanches, heatwaves etc.
 Provinces will undergo the stages highlighted under provincial roadmap formulation to prioritize areas of
intervention for short, medium and long-term. Based on these prioritization, MoCC will be coordinating with
provinces and will regularly monitor and evaluate their progress. The quarterly progress reports submitted by
provinces will also be a way for provinces to communicate their needs like finances, technical assistance etc. to
MoCC to make necessary arrangements. These financial needs will then inform financial framework covered in next
section.

Based on the national and sub-national situation analysis, following actions with responsibilities and targets were
committed in updated NDCs:
Table-1: Overarching Mitigation Objectives & Supporting Initiatives

Objective Supporting Actions Lead Potential Indicators Goals Priority by

Organization Provinces
(H,M,L)
To ensure Increase in grid efficiency NTDC/Provinc Annual improvement in Increase energy
efficient, and transmission ial energy efficiency efficiency with
affordable infrastructure Departments combined sectoral
and targets to achieve a
renewable total of 1.5% annual
energy improvement in
supply energy efficiency
Mechanisms for grid NTDC/ Number of RE options At least 20% RE
flexibility and greater Provincial explored generation6 by
integration of VRE Departments 2025 and at least
Improvement in coal Ministry of Number of green coal 60% by 2030
efficiency and exploration Energy (MoE) technologies identified
of green coal technologies – Power
Division/
Provincial
Departments
Large scale and AEDB/ Ratio of energy mix
distributed grid Provincial
connected solar, wind and Departments
hydroelectricity
Support the deployment AEDB/ Number of low-cost
of ARE technologies: Provincial renewable options
Promoting innovation and Departments explored
technology transfer to
ensure availability of
renewable technology at

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Including hydropower
 reduced costs (including
offshore) Percentage increase in
Onshore large-scale wind RE generation
and solar projects
Exploration and AEDB/ Number of options
development of storage Provincial proposed for RE
technologies to tackle RE Departments intermittency
intermittency
Utilizing other alternative AEDB/ Percentage of Transition from
energy sources for Provincial electricity generation biomass to
generating electricity Departments from alternate sources electricity in 15% of
households by 2050
Research and Ministry of Number of research
development programs Climate reports developed for
for carbon capture and Change policy uptake
sequestration (MoCC),
GCISC/
Provincial
Departments
Improve Efficient irrigation NEECA/ Annual improvement in Increase energy
mechanisms motors/pumps (electric), Provincial energy efficiency efficiency with
and fans, boilers/furnaces, Departments combined sectoral
procedures stoves, water heaters and targets to achieve a
to provide for LEDs, etc. total of 1.5% annual
effective Green Building codes and NEECA/ Energy efficient improvement in
conservation certification for new and Provincial building codes notified energy efficiency
and efficient refurbished buildings, Departments
use of energy including revolving Number of buildings
guarantee mechanism for certified
energy efficient
appliances Revolving guarantee
mechanism
operationalized
Mandatory energy audits NEECA/ Number of energy
of large energy Provincial audits conducted
consuming industries and Departments
companies
Explore and adopt cap MoCC/ Reduction in industrial
and trade schemes and Provincial emissions
carbon levies to manage Departments
industrial emission
efficiency
Promotion of Energy NEECA/ Audit reports on
Standards and Labeling Provincial enforcement of
(ESL) Departments standards
Tax exemptions for hybrid Ministry of Number of vehicles 30% shift to electric
and EVs Industry purchased passenger vehicles
(MoI)/ and 50% shift to
Provincial electric two/three
Departments wheelers and buses
Establishing recharging MoI with Number of charging by 2030
network for EV adoption MoE/ stations
 Provincial 90% shift to electric
Departments passenger vehicles
Transition to Euro 5 MoE Reduction in air and 90% shift to
(Petroleum pollution electric two/three
Division)/ wheelers and buses
Provincial by 2040
Departments
Promote Improve irrigation Provincial Reduction in drop per
climate smart practices and water agriculture crop
inputs and management department
management Climate resilient Ministry of Number of farmers
practices in agriculture/agroforestry National trained on farming
agriculture practices Health techniques
and livestock Services,
management Regulation &
Coordination
(MoNHSR&C)
/ Provincial
Departments
Introduce climate resilient MoNHSR&C Number of crop
seed varieties & Provincial varieties developed and
Departments piloted.
of Agriculture
(DoAs)/
Provincial
Departments
Promotion, storage and MoNHSR&C Area of land using
management of green & DoAs/ green manure
manure Provincial
Departments
Promote Ensure the provision of Provincial Reduction in prices for
energy gaseous fuels at cheaper Departments energy efficient fuels
efficient rates
practices in Introduce and practice Provincial Number of industries
industries Polluter Pays Principle Departments audited
(PPP)
Introduce Refrigeration NEECA/ Standards and labels
and Air Conditioning Provincial notified
(RAC) standards, and Departments
labels

Switching to zig-zag Brick Provincial Number of units

kiln technology to departments switched approx.
mitigate SLCP 10,000
N2O abatement from Nitric and Number of plants Reduction of 0.9%
nitric acid plants at fertilizer converted to low of the total
comparatively low cost productions emitting technology Industrial emissions
that accounted for 5.1% plants and selling their credits for 2030 after the
of the total Industrial Provincials in the open market strong growth in
emissions in 2015 EPAs & this sector
regulatory
agencies,
 National
Fertilizer
Corporation,
and academic
institutes./
Provincial
Departments
Promote Mass afforestation MoCC and Area afforested or 1 million ha
conservation through the involvement provincial number of new plants afforested
and of government agencies, forest planted
sustainable provinces, local department
management governments and non-
of area under state actors
cover Conservation and Same as Increase in forest cover
management of existing above/
forests by controlling Provincial
deforestation, protecting Departments
forest reserves, and
controlling other
anthropogenic
disturbances
Conservation and Provincial Increase in restored
restoration of mangroves, forest area as carbon sink
peatland ecosystems, and department
coastal & marine
ecosystems to reduce
emissions and revive
natural carbon sink
Maintaining forest MoCC, GCISC Annual forest inventory
inventories and increasing and provincial reports
capacity for monitoring forest
and modeling carbon department
changes
Encouraging private MoCC and Number of private
investments in farm provincial investments
forestry forest
department
Develop a comprehensive MoCC/ Number of
management system for Provincial management plans
protected areas including Departments generated
coastal wetlands
Establishment of a MoCC/ Number of ecological
transboundary ecological Provincial corridors established
corridor Departments
Promote 3Rs Enacting by-laws on land Provincial Number of laws
and improve use (landfills, sewage department enacted
waste treatment plants and
management power plants, waste-to-
practices energy schemes and
recycling)
 Infrastructural Same as Number of operational
development for waste above/ waste treatment
collection, transfer Provincial facilities
stations and treatment Departments
facilities
Promoting a culture of Same as Reduction in waste
recycling and reuse above and generation
Environmenta
l Protection
Agency (EPA)/
Provincial
Departments
Installation of hospital Provincial Number of onsite waste
and other on-site waste department management facilities
incineration devices
Material Flow Analysis to MoCC / Number of studies
generate the evidence on Provincial conducted
plastic waste department
management
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Table 2: Supporting Adaptation Actions & Indicators

Objective Supporting Actions Lead Indicators Priority by

Organization Provinces
(H,M,L)
Agriculture
Promote Development of crop varieties and National Number of crop
climate smart livestock breeds resistant to heat Agricultural varieties developed,
inputs and and water stresses Research piloted and approved
management Centre (NARC),
practices in DoAs/
agriculture Provincial
department
Develop sustainable soil fertility DoAs/ Area of land with
improvement practices Provincial sustainable soil fertility
department improvement practices
Adopt mechanical and biological Ministry of Area of land with
control methods to keep pest National Food systemic protection
populations under control and to Security & from pests
protect soil fertility and nutrient Research
value agricultural produce (MoNFSR),
NDMA, PDMA
& DoAs\
Provincial
department
Water Resources
Improve Demand management measures to MoWR, Number of demand
irrigation and increase water-use efficiency and Provincial management measures
productivity P&DDs, DoIs developed and piloted
water Construction of large and small MoWR, Number of small/large
management reservoirs, rain harvesting and Provincial reservoirs constructed
storage, groundwater recharge, P&DDs, DoIs or rehabilitated
groundwater management, etc. to
improve inter-seasonal water
availability
Introduction of water conservation MoWR, DoIs/ Number of water
technology and techniques in Provincial conservation
irrigated agriculture department technology and
techniques piloted
Biodiversity and Other Vulnerable Ecosystems
To build Wildlife corridors for preservation MoCC/ Number of wildlife
resilience and protection of wildlife species. Provincial corridors established
through nature- Also, Develop community-focused department
based solutions management plans for protected
and protection areas
of ecosystems Adoption of good practices of Provincial Area of land protected
and natural grassland management in livestock with sustainable
biodiversity. livestock production departments grassland management
practices
Management of notified areas in MoCC/ Area of land
collaboration with local Provincial restores/conserved
communities under the Protected department under Protected Areas
Areas Initiative Initiative
Prioritize the consideration of MoCC/ Number of ‘blue’
“blue” nature-based solutions Provincial nature-based solutions
(NbS). department piloted.
Increase coastal areas under MoCC/ Length of coastal areas
protection, notably through the Provincial protected
creation of new marine protected department
areas and the demarcation of
extensive no-take zones
Disaster Preparedness
Mitigate A hydro-meteorological NDMA, FFC, Hydro-meteorological
impacts of monitoring system for developing MoWR / monitoring system
extreme events an operational system on water- Provincial developed
through related DRR products and effective department
preparedness dissemination through online
and capacity systems
building. Establishment of a credible NDMA, FFC, Climate database
national water, weather, and GCISC, established
climate database to tackle natural Pakistan
disasters Metrological
Department
(PMD)/
Provincial
department
Promote the use of space NDMA, FFC, Number of capacity
technologies and digital innovation GCISC, PMD/ development initiatives
in DRR, agriculture water Provincial undertaken
management through gender- department
 segregated data and capacity
development for national partners
Cost-effective innovative disaster PDMAs/ Number of cost-
risk management solutions to Provincial effective innovative
reduce the loss of life, department disaster risk
infrastructure, and livelihoods at all management solutions
scales implemented

Develop a nationwide scale Multi- NDMA / MHVRA developed

Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Provincial
Assessment (MHVRA) in a Spatio- department
temporal format including detailed
and location-specific assessments
to providing comprehensive risk
information
Health
Incorporate Enhance research regarding Ministry of Number of research
health and impacts of climate change on National studies conducted
environment in health Health
climate and Services,
disaster risk Regulations
reduction and
related policies Coordination.
and vice versa. (MoNHSR&C)/
Provincial
department
Increase monitoring of climate- MoNHSR&C/ Number of monitoring
sensitive diseases and introduce Provincial and forecasting systems
forecasting systems to increase department developed
effective planning prior to
pandemic and disease outbreaks
Establish mechanisms to facilitate MoCC, GCISC Number of multi-
collaboration between health, and sectoral collaboration
nutrition and energy professionals, MoNHSR&C/ mechanisms
including dialogue and Provincial operationalized
collaboration between Ministries department
of Health, Climate and Energy as
well as multi-sectoral co-
operations
Obtain reliable data on health co- MoCC/ Number of relevant
benefits of climate ambition in Provincial studies undertaken
Pakistan to inform policies in department
various sectors- energy and carbon
pricing
Adoption of One Health MoCC/ One Health mechanism
mechanism Provincial adopted
department
Develop Geographic Information MoNHSR&C/ Number of health
System (GIS) mapping to identify Provincial adaptation programs
climate change/health impacts department implemented with
hotspots and implement specified support of GIS tools
 health adaptation prevention and
control programs
Develop standardize emergency NDMA& Number of standardized
procedures and stockpiling of PDMAs/ emergency procedures
essential medicines in advance Provincial developed
department
Ensure and adopt measures to MoNHSR&C/ Number of measures
improve child mortality rates and Provincial adopted to improve
associated women's health issues department child mortality rate
Adopt a Health in All Policies (HiAP) MoNHSR&C/ HiAP approach to
approach to energy policy Provincial energy policy adopted
department
WASH
Improve climate Vulnerability analysis for potential MoCC (GCISC)/ Number of relevant
resilience of adaptation options targeted and Provincial vulnerability
communities designed for specific needs of department assessment studies
through communities undertaken
improved Adopt low cost, climate resilient MoCC/ Number of low-cost
development technology available for Provincial climate resilient
outcomes in infrastructure department technologies piloted
WASH sector Explore opportunity for metered MoCC/ Number of pilots rolled
water supply on cost recovery basis Provincial out for metered water
department supply
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Appendices

Appendix 1 Template to be completed by provinces

Mitigation:

Objective Potential Indicators Priority Immediate Activity Timeframe Stakeholders/Implementing

actions by Action/ Cost Organization
Provinces Long term
(H,M,L) Action
Energy Supply
To ensure Annual improvement in energy efficiency
efficient, Number of RE options explored
affordable and Number of green coal technologies
renewable energy identified
supply
Ratio of energy mix
Number of low-cost renewable options
explored
Percentage increase in RE generation
Number of options proposed for RE
intermittency
Percentage of electricity generation from
alternate sources
Number of research reports developed for
policy uptake
Energy Demand
Improve Annual improvement in energy efficiency
mechanisms and Energy efficient building codes notified
procedures to Number of buildings certified
provide for Revolving guarantee mechanism
effective operationalized
conservation and Number of energy audits conducted
Reduction in industrial emissions
efficient use of Audit reports on enforcement of
energy standards
Number of vehicles purchased

Number of charging stations

Reduction in air pollution
Agriculture
Promote climate Reduction in drop per crop
smart inputs and Number of farmers trained on farming
management techniques
practices in Number of crop varieties developed and
agriculture and piloted.
livestock Area of land using green manure
management
Industry
Promote energy Reduction in prices for energy efficient
efficient practices fuels
in industries Number of industries audited
Standards and labels notified
Number of units switched approx. 10,000
Number of plants converted to low
emitting technology and selling their
credits in the open market
Forest and Land-use
Promote Area afforested or number of new plants
conservation and planted
sustainable Increase in forest cover
management of Increase in restored area as carbon sink
area under cover Annual forest inventory reports
Number of private investments
Number of management plans generated
Number of ecological corridors
established
Waste
Promote 3Rs and Number of laws enacted
improve waste Number of operational waste treatment
facilities
management Reduction in waste generation
practices Number of onsite waste management
facilities
Number of studies conducted
Adaptation:

Objective Indicators Priority Immediate Activity Cost Timeframe Stakeholders

by Action/ Long
Provinces term Action
(H,M,L)
Agriculture
Promote climate Number of crop varieties developed,
smart inputs and piloted and approved
management Area of land with sustainable soil
practices in fertility improvement practices
agriculture Area of land with systemic protection
from pests
Water Resources
Improve irrigation Number of demand management
and water measures developed and piloted
management Number of small/large reservoirs
constructed or rehabilitated
Number of water conservation
technology and techniques piloted
Biodiversity and Other Vulnerable Ecosystems
To build resilience Number of wildlife corridors
through nature- established
based solutions Area of land protected with
and protection of sustainable grassland management
ecosystems and practices
biodiversity. Area of land restores/conserved
under Protected Areas Initiative
Number of ‘blue’ nature-based
solutions piloted.
Length of coastal areas protected
Disaster Preparedness
Mitigate impacts Hydro-meteorological monitoring
of extreme events system developed
through Climate database established
preparedness and Number of capacity development
capacity building. initiatives undertaken
 Number of cost-effective innovative
disaster risk management solutions
implemented

MHVRA developed
Health
Incorporate Number of research studies
health and conducted
environment in Number of monitoring and
climate and forecasting systems developed
disaster risk Number of multi-sectoral
reduction related collaboration mechanisms
policies and vice operationalized
versa. Number of relevant studies
undertaken
One Health mechanism adopted
Number of health adaptation
programs implemented with support
of GIS tools
Number of standardized emergency
procedures developed
Number of measures adopted to
improve child mortality rate
HiAP approach to energy policy
adopted
WASH
Improve climate Number of relevant vulnerability
resilience of assessment studies undertaken
communities Number of low-cost climate resilient
through improved technologies piloted
development Number of pilots rolled out for
outcomes in metered water supply
WASH sector
Cross-cutting themes:

Gender

Priority Immediate
actions by Action/ Long
Objective Potential Indicators Activity Cost Timeframe Stakeholders
Provinces term Action
(H,M,L)
Agriculture, Forestry and other land-use Change

Trainings and workshops

conducted for women
farmers

Number of women
Identifying rights-based and
employed/self-employed
gender-responsive measures
Number of women engaged
Ensure that plans, strategies,
in protected area
programs and budgets of
management
government bodies, funding
agencies and NGOs promote
Non timer products
gender equality and access to
prompted in TBTTP and
resources
other forestry initiatives
Number of women
Assessing the differential
accessing information
impacts of actions in the
Number of incentive
agriculture sector
schemes designed for
women
Number of awareness
sessions conducted

Number of women present

at various forums
 Number of national level
forums for better gender
integration
Number of sectoral policies
integrating gender
Number of indicators for
data collection identified
Water Sector
Number of union level
associations formed
Number of capacity building
Promoting the role of women workshops
in water resource Number of females targeted
management extension services launched
Number of women-led
indigenous technologies
identified and promoted
Energy Sector
Number of information
packs disseminated
Number of trainings
conducted
Ensure gender integration for Number of women adopting
efficient energy production, energy-efficient
consumption and distribution technologies
Number of women
accessing credits/loans
Number of women
employed
Disaster Management
Number of safety net
Introduce social-safety nets schemes
with a focus on climate Number of awareness
change adaptation for socio- programs
economic development Education material
developed
 Sensitization sessions
conducted
Number of livelihood
options designed
Number of women earning
income
Waste Sector
Number of awareness
sessions
Number of women
Improve waste management represented in decision-
and recycling practices making forums
Number of women
accessing credit
Number of pilots
Health
Number of awareness
Ensure targeted health sessions
initiatives regarding women Number of women trained
health, hygiene and WASH
Number of actions
services
operationalized
Research, and Knowledge Management
Gendered MRV mechanism
to gather data developed
Number of case studies
Institutionalize gender- Number of funding
sensitive benefit-sharing proposals submitted
mechanism Number of research and
policy papers
SEIA integrated as part of
EIA
SDG objectives:

Immediate
SDG-13 Priority actions by
Objective Potential indicators Action/ Activity
Provinces Timeframe Stakeholders
Targets Long term Cost
(H,M,L)
Action
13.1 Strengthen resilience Number of capacity building initiatives
and adaptive capacity to undertaken for improving disaster risk
climate-related mitigation and response
disasters
Number of district level multi-hazard
assessments in various provinces
13.2 Integrate climate Integration of climate considerations
change measures into in PC-I form
policies and planning
13.3 Build knowledge and Number of climate-related studies
capacity to meet climate and risk assessments undertaken
change
13 A Implement the UNFCC Development of an action plan for
implementation of NDC.
13 B Promote mechanisms to Number of climate-related capacity
raise capacity for development initiatives rolled out
planning and
management
Figure 1 Proposed Strategic Action Plan for NDC Implementation