Message from the

Chief Minister Punjab

This Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024 is the first of its kind, marking a historic step in
our commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change with unprecedented ambition and precision.
Our vision for Punjab is clear and resolute: to create a future where environmental sustainability and
economic prosperity go hand in hand.

Our approach is not just about responding to the immediate impacts of climate change, but about proactively
shaping a resilient future for our state. Our policy actions focus on integrating resilience into every aspect of
governance and development. We are pioneering initiatives that promote sustainable practices, enhance
disaster preparedness, open avenues for green jobs, and drive innovation in climate adaptation and
mitigation. By harnessing the collective expertise and passion of our diverse stakeholders, we are laying the
groundwork for a Punjab that thrives in harmony with its environment.

This plan represents our collective effort to safeguard our natural resources and strengthen our communities.
It is a roadmap to a future where Punjab stands as a beacon of resilience, innovation, and sustainability.

For the first time ever, the Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan is backed up by full resource
allocation as provided in the development budget of the province so that all the intended targets and actions
are not compromised on account of the deprivation or shortage of funds.

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to this transformative journey. Together, we will build
a Resilient Punjab that not only endures but flourishes in the face of change.

Warm regards,
Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Chief Minister of Punjab
Message from the
Senior Minister
Planning & Development, Environment Protection and
Climate Change, Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries, Chief
Minister’s Special Initiatives

The Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024 is our blueprint for a sustainable future. This
visionary plan integrates climate resilience into every facet of our development agenda. We are committed
to prioritizing green investments, strengthening climate diplomacy, advancing low-emission growth, ensuring
concrete targets and actions, and driving forward robust gender-sensitive climate financing. It is rooted in
evidence and broad stakeholder engagement, ensuring that adaptation and mitigation are at the core of our
governance.
Our focus extends to safeguarding vulnerable populations and promoting equity. Through inclusive, district -
level initiatives, we ensure that our climate actions benefit all, especially those most at risk. Our government
is committed to transforming Punjab into a model of resilience and sustainable growth. We will protect our
natural resources, reduce emissions, and create a thriving future for all our citizens.

We promise to secure a resilient, prosperous Punjab for generations to come.

Sincerely,
Marriyum Aurangzeb
Senior Minister Planning & Development, Environment
Protection and Climate Change, Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries,
Chief Minister’s Special Initiatives

Message from the

Chief Secretary Punjab
I am proud to unveil the Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan, a groundbreaking initiative designed
to position our state at the forefront of climate resilience. As the administrative head, I am committed to
ensuring the effective implementation of this plan at provincial and local scales.
This innovative strategy integrates climate resilience into every facet of our governance, combining efforts
from all sectors to address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s uncertainties. Our focus is on
strengthening infrastructure, advancing sustainable practices, and fostering community-wide engagement.
Every stakeholder, from government bodies to individual citizens, plays a crucial role in transforming this
vision into reality.

With your support, we will build a resilient and thriving Punjab.

Sincerely,
Zahid Akhtar Zaman
Chief Secretary of Punjab
Foreword
The Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024 is a comprehensive and forward-looking roadmap
designed to address the pressing challenges of climate change in Punjab province. In an era where climate
impacts are increasingly severe, Punjab must adopt a proactive stance to not only mitigate these threa ts but
also harness opportunities for sustainable development.

This vision and action plan have been meticulously developed through rigorous and inclusive consultations
with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Government departments, civil society organizations, the private
sector, academia, activists, research organizations/think tanks and community representatives have all been
key contributors, ensuring that the plan is both holistic and grounded in the realities faced by Punjab’s citizens.
These intensive consultations have been instrumental in aligning our objectives with local needs while
maintaining coherence with global best practices, and international commitments and agreements.

The plan is structured around three critical policy pillars:

1. Adaptation: Addressing vulnerabilities across key sectors, particularly water resources, biodiversity
& vulnerable ecosystems, climate-induced disaster management, climate justice, and health. The
strategies outlined focus on enhancing the resilience of communities, ecosystems, and
infrastructure, preparing Punjab for the inevitable impacts of climate change.

2. Mitigation: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across sectors through targeted interventions in
energy efficiency, renewable energy deployment, greening of industries, waste management, and
low-carbon transport. These mitigation strategies are designed to align Punjab’s development
trajectory with national and international climate pledges.

3. Cross-Cutting Areas: Recognizing the need for integrated approaches for co -benefits, the plan
emphasizes cross-sectoral themes such as forestry and green spaces, climate-integrated planning,
agriculture, livestock, and climate financing.

A robust Implementation Framework is central to translating this vision into action. The framework
delineates clear roles, responsibilities, timelines, and accountability mechanisms to ensure seamless
execution through the Provincial Climate Change Policy Implementation Committee (PCCPIC) and
Committee of Experts for advisory and technical support. It includes a comprehensive Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) system designed to track progress, assess impacts, and allow for effective management
while ensuring accountability.

This document is more than a strategic plan; it is a call to collective action. The road ahead will require
sustained commitment and collaboration among all sectors of society.

With the foundation laid by this vision and action plan, I am confident that Punjab can become a model of
climate resilience and a beacon of sustainable growth. In this endeavor, I would like to thank and
acknowledge the unwavering support of the Chief Minister of Punjab, the Senior Minister, the Team EP&CCD,
and also the assistance provided by the Urban Unit of the Planning and Development Department of the
Government of Punjab.

Secretary Environment Protection & Climate Change Department

Government of Punjab
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PUNJAB’S CLIMATE OUTLOOK............................................................................................................................................ 1
LAND PROFILE .......................................................................................................................................................................1
CLIMATE PARAMETERS ..........................................................................................................................................................1
SECTORAL OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................................................................................2
EMISSION SHARE OF PUNJAB ................................................................................................................................................2
KEY CLIMATIC IMPACTS IN PUNJAB.........................................................................................................................................3
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS PROJECTIONS ............................................................................................................................4

VISION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
GOAL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

POLICY AREAS....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
PA 1: CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ....................................................................................................................................6
Targets ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Adaptive Measures to Achieve Policy Targets .......................................................................................................................6
PA 2: MITIGATION AND LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................7
Targets ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Mitigative Measures ...........................................................................................................................................................7
PA 3: CROSS-CUTTING (ADAPTATION & MITIGATION)..............................................................................................................8
Targets ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
Adaptive & Mitigative Measures: .........................................................................................................................................8

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK ....................................................................................................................................... 9

TIME-BOUND ACTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................9
INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL PRE-REQUISITES FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION: .................................................................9
CLIMATE DIPLOMACY ............................................................................................................................................................9
CLIMATE EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND OUTREACH ...........................................................................................................9
CAPACITY BUILDING AND DATA SHARING ............................................................................................................................10
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ....................................................................................................................................................10
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..........................................................................................................................................10
CLIMATE FINANCING & GREEN ECONOMY...........................................................................................................................10
PROVINCIAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (PCCPIC)...............................................................11
COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS .....................................................................................................................................................12
MONITORING AND EVALUATION ..........................................................................................................................................12
REPORTING, REVIEW AND UPDATION ..................................................................................................................................12

PUNJAB CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN..............................................................................................................................13

POLICY AREA 1: CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE ......................................................................................13

POLICY AREA 2: MITIGATION AND LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT .........................................................................................21
POLICY AREA 3: CROSS-CUTTING (ADAPTATION & MITIGATION) ...........................................................................................28

APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................................................34

RELEVANCE TO NCCP, SDGS, NDCS, AND OTHER FRAMEWORKS.........................................................................................35

ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................................................................41
PUNJAB’S CLIMATE OUTLOOK
Punjab, the most populous province of Pakistan, has a strong
economic record and contributes about 54.2 % to the national
GDP, facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the
context of climate change (PGS, 2023). Understanding the
province's demographic trends, land profile, and key climate
parameters is essential for developing effective strategies to
mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as
floods, droughts, and heat waves.

Punjab has tremendous potential; its large population, extensive

agricultural resources, vibrant SME sector, sound manufacturing
base, and rapidly growing service industries form the foundation of
future growth and prosperity. The current challenge is to
streamline priorities, enhance governance, and strengthen
institutional, financial, and technical capacities while focusing on Intercensal Analysis of Punjab 1998 – 2017
Source: (Population Census: 1998 – 2017, prepared by Urban Unit)
climate-compatible development & green economy and ensuring
transparency to unlock Punjab's full potential. Punjab is undergoing a rapid urban transition!

This document, developed through extensive consultations and 59% Rural

aligned with provincial & national policies and global 127.7 M
commitments, presents a strategic call to action. It outlines a Population 41% Urban 51% I 49%
comprehensive approach to addressing the province's challenges
through a blend of structural and non-structural measures, framed
within short-, medium-, and long-term scenarios.

LAND PROFILE
The variety of agroecological zones and the rivers flowing across the
province exhibit a unique combination of landform, land cover, soil,
and climatic characteristics.

25% of the total area of Pakistan (205,345 sq. km)

58% 29% 8% 5%
Arid Land Semi-Arid Sub-Humid Other
Land Land

Source: Punjab Forest Policy 2019

Agro-Climatic Zones in Punjab
Source: UNFAO 2019

CLIMATE PARAMETERS
Punjab is witnessing rising temperatures and increased variability in precipitation, which have intensified in recent years.

Extreme Weather Events in Punjab in 2023

24.8oC Highest Snowfall in

Mean Annual January 33 inches
Murree
Temperature High Wind Speed
(1991-2022) June 25 70 knots
in Lahore
Wettest Day in
June 26 226 mm
49.8 mm Lahore
Mean Annual July 669 mm
Wettest Month in
Precipitation Lahore
(1991-2022) December Up to 30
Overall Punjab
days

Source: World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal

Source: Pakistan Meteorological Department (2022) Source: Punjab State of the Environment Report 2023

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 SECTORAL OVERVIEW

Largest share 48%

 71% Cotton 48,000 68% 78%
of the crop Punjab’s
AGRICULTURE

INDUSTRY
 76% Wheat Industrial units polluting Punjab’s
production in Labor
 90% Maize (~39,000 cottage industries lie non-
Pakistan Force
industries & within city agricultural
SMEs) boundaries workforce
Source: Agriculture Department Source: Urban Unit

68% 6-8%
21.1 million
83 % Power per annum
Vehicles
Two-Wheeler Consumption Energy Demand
registered
Vehicles Share

ENERGY
TRANSPORT

(Up till 30 June 2022)

Source: Punjab Development Statistics, 2023 Source: Energy Department PMU

 41% Scrub Forests

5 river tributaries 3.1%  27.4% Irrigated Plantations
Forest Area  14.4% Rangelands
FOREST

10 inter-river link canals of the total land  8.6% Riverain Forests

RESOURCES

24 main canal system area  8.6% Coniferous Forests

WATER

with several distributaries and minors Source: Punjab Forest Policy 2019

30,646 canal miles irrigation system

Solid Waste: 115 (DG Khan) to

3 RAMSAR Sites Key Species: 5,000 tons/day (Lahore) Average
 Taunsa Barrage  80 Mammals Species waste generation in Divisional HQs
 Chashma Barrage,  670 Birds Species
WASTE WATER

434 Wastewater Treatment Plants

BIODIVERSITY &

WASTE AND

Uchali Complex
ECOSYSTEMS

  Vulnerable Species: Urial

 Endangered species: white-
Protected Areas: headed duck, Indus Dolphin
56.4% Primary Treatment
 11 wildlife parks  Critically endangered: Great 43.6% Secondary Treatment
 37 wildlife sanctuaries Indian Bustard 1.8% Tertiary Treatment
 24 game reserves
Source: Punjab State of the Environment Report 2023
Source: RAMSAR Annotated Summary of Pakistan; Punjab Forest, Wildlife & Fisheries Department; IUCN Red List

EMISSION SHARE OF PUNJAB

94,890 Kilotonnes/year (kt/y) 7,017 Kilotonnes/year (kt/y)
Total GHG Emissions Total Air Emissions
CO2, CH4 and N2O PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, VOC

Sulfur Dioxide 460

Nitrous Oxide 142
Volatile Organic Compound 486

Particulate Matter 2.5 525

Methane 5,018
Nitrogen Oxides 617

Particulate Matter 10 1,156

Carbon Dioxide 89,730
Carbon Monoxide 3,773
0 50,000 100,000
0 2,000 4,000
Source: Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change Mitigation in Source: Punjab Pollution Inventory, SUPARCO and Urban Unit 2023
Pakistan 2022 (ccacoalition.org) https://urbanunit.gov.pk/Download/publications/Files/8/2023/Emission%20Inventory%20of%20Punjab%201990 -
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KEY CLIMATIC IMPACTS IN PUNJAB

Needs Assessment, Ministry of Planning and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakis tan; (9) M. Waseem, et al. (2022) “Impact of meteorological drought on agriculture production at different scales in Punjab, Pakistan”
Journal of Water and Climate Change.13 (1): 113–124; (10) World Bank (2022). Pakistan Country Climate and Development Report; (11) The Urban Unit. 2022. Drought Management Plan of Cholistan 2022 – 2025; (12-
Meteorological Department (2022) State of Pakistan Climate in 2022; (6) The Urban Unit. (2022). Flood Damage Assessment; (7) Situation Report No. 12, 2022 (UN-OCHA); (8) Pakistan Floods 2022, Post Disaster
(1-3) Punjab's State of Environment Report, 2022; (4a) World Bank (2022). Pakistan Country Climate and Development Report; (4b) Climate Risk Profile of Punjab (2024). GIZ, & other partner agencies(5) Pakistan
Climate Change is manifesting in the shape of extreme climate events in the Punjab.
0.18°C above normal mean change1
0.97 °C average rise in 57% of the
geographical area of province 2
20 days added in annual summer of
Temperature South Punjab3
Change and 700,000 residents exposed to
Heat Stress heatwave in Central & Eastern Punjab4a
Growing degree days across all major
wheat zones in Punjab in RCP 4.5,
8.54b

14) Punjab Emergency Services. Punjab faces a spike in forest fires (https://tribune.com.pk/story/24 693 48/pu njab-faces-spi ke-in-fores t-fires )
+45% Annual Rain Variation (2022)5
0.7 million acres of cropland &
orchards damaged (2022)6 Frequent and
200,000 Livestock killed (2022)7 Intense
Precipitation &
515 million USD Financial Floods
Estimation of Damages in Southern
Punjab (2022)8

Metrological Droughts linked with

More 27% yield variation in province9
Drought Largest geographic footprint of
Years drought stress10
75% to 90% evaporation loss in
Cholistan 11

89% increase in forest fire events

compared to last year 12
Destructive
377 events in 2024 & 199 in 2023 13 Wildfires
Unprecedented spike of forest fires
in 2024 impacted northern and
eastern Punjab 14

District-Level Climate Risk Assessment Classification

The district-level climate risk and hazard assessment indicate that flood risks are most acute in Punjab's major cities, whereas
drought risks are particularly critical in Central and Southern Punjab.

# Districts Floods Cyclone Droughts # Districts Floods Cyclone Droughts

1. Rawalpindi    2. Toba Tek Singh   
3. Sheikhupura    4. Sialkot   
5. RY Khan    6. Sahiwal   
7. Multan    8. Narowal   
9. Gujranwala    10. Jhang   
11. Okara    12. DG Khan   
13. Nankana Sahib    14. Sargodha   
15. Muzaffargarh    16. Rajan Pur   
17. Mianwali    18. Lodhran   
19. Gujrat    20. Layyah   
21. Faisalabad    22. Khushab   
23. Chiniot    24. Khanewal   
25. Vehari    26. Kasur   
27. Pakpattan    28. Jhelum   
29. M. Bahaudin    30. Lahore   
31. Bahawalnagar    32. Hafizabad   
33. Bahawalpur    34. Attock   
35. Chakwal    36. Bhakkar   
Scoring Key
Very High High Medium Low Very Low
Source: Chaudhry, Q. 2017. Climate Change Profile of Pakistan. Asian Development Bank, Philippines. doi.org/10.22617/TCS178761
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CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS PROJECTIONS
Historical and projected
average annual temperature
in Punjab under different
scenarios shows a notable
increase in temperature.

0.92°C Mean Surface

Temperature Anomaly Source: World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal

(2020-40)
SSP 5 - 8.5

Year Low Scenario Intermediate High Scenario Very High Scenario

SSP1-2.6 SSP2-4.5 SSP3-7.0 SSP5-8.5

2030 26.05 26.15 26.06 26.35

2040 26.48 26.64 26.44 26.78
2050 26.85 27.17 26.88 27.63

In the high-emissions 'RCP8.5', by 2050, the northern Punjab could see maximum and minimum temperature increases of
2.04°C and 2.16°C respectively, while the southern region might experience a 9.3% rise in precipitation compared to the 1975-
2005 baseline.
Temp Hotspots RCP 8.5°C

Rawalpindi 2.15
Mianwali 2.13
Jhelum 2.12
62% D.G khan 2.12
Urban Population (11 cities) Faislabad 2.11
2oc Temperature Change Sialkot 2.11
In worst-case scenario Lahore 2.08
Sargodha 2.06
B-nagar 2.00
B-pur 2.00
Multan 2.00

1.90 1.95 2.00 2.05 2.10 2.15 2.20

Precipitation Hotspots RCP 8.5 (%)

B-nagar 12.01
B-pur 11.46
D.G khan 9.79

34% Mianwali
Multan
9.08
7.87
Urban Population (9 cities)
Sargodha 7.65
7% precipitation change Sialkot 7.32
In worst-case scenario Faislabad 7.3
Rawalpindi 7.1
Jhelum 5.8
Lahore 5.17

0 5 10 15

Source: Source: Global Climate Models (GCMs) The Urban Unit. 2020. Strategic Environmental Assessment – Punjab Spatial Strategy 2047.

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 VISION
“A Climate Resilient Punjab”
GOAL
“Promoting sustainable growth in Punjab based on low-emissions development and enhancing capacity to
manage, adapt and recover from climate events”

OBJECTIVES
The strategic objectives to achieve the policy vision are;
• Establish evidence and research-based cross-sectoral baseline for climate-resilient developments.
• Embed climate adaptation and mitigation in the planning and development framework.
• Prioritize green investments and promote a green economy with a special focus on vulnerable and
affected sectors and communities.
• Promote low-emission green development that yields social, environmental, and economic benefits
and improves the air quality index.
• Enhance the resilience of vulnerable and marginalized populations through climate justice and
responsive approaches for equitable benefits.
• Encourage and include youth, media, civil society, women, persons with disabilities, and other
vulnerable and marginalized groups in calls for action, training, and capacity building.
• Making Punjab a regional role model in Resilience, Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction
against climate-induced events.
• Include and integrate climate change topics in curricula (formal, informal, and skill development) and
enhance institutional, technical, and knowledge capacities of stakeholders.
• Engage in climate diplomacy to address transboundary challenges and advance provincial and
regional sustainability.

PRINCIPLES
The Policy is guided by seven integral principles:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Leadership Integration & Evidence- Climate Reliance on Abiding by Transparency
Inclusivity based Justice Nature-based International and
solutions Commitments Accountability

POLICY AREAS
Three Policy Areas (PAs) are defined for strategic planning and goal setting for a Climate Resilient Punjab.

Adaptation Mitigation Cross-Cutting

Action to bear the climate shocks Actions to reduce the GHG emissions Adaptation & Mitigation synergies

Biodiversity & Forestry & Green Climate-integrated

Water Resources Energy Industry
Ecosystems Spaces Planning

Climate-induced
Health & Climate Waste & Agriculture &
Disaster Transport Climate Financing
Justice Wastewater Livestock
Management

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PA 1: CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
The adaptation policy area focuses on the sectors that can enhance Punjab’s capacities to manage and recover
from exacerbating climate shocks by protecting the province’s green and blue systems and minimizing the
impacts on (vulnerable) populations.

Targets
5% Increase in protected areas and ensure conservation and ensure its management
Map high-risk areas and develop land use plans for climate-induced disaster-prone
100%
districts
2027 100% Prepare flood management plans for high-risk areas

100% Prepare and implement heatwave and drought management plans for hotspot areas
Establish baseline and evidence-based research and policy interventions on post-
100%
disaster mapping of health impacts.
Re-assess and remodel the flood-carrying capacity of riverine hydraulic structures
100%
including bridges and demarcation floodplain zones
2030 100% Establish an early warning system in flood-prone areas
Ensure the provision of shelter places and water filtration plants in heatwave hotspot
100%
areas

100% Regulate 100% of groundwater

2035 100% Construct water harvesting structures in all barani areas and flood zones

15% Increase in protected areas and ensure its management

Adaptive Measures to Achieve Policy Targets

1. Water Resources: Enhance water security by conserving and protecting water resources. Improve
integrated water resource management and ensure water quality via regulatory and technical measures.
Promote climate-resilient water storage and distribution infrastructure such as recharging wells,
rainwater harvesting, and community ponds.
2. Biodiversity: Formulate and implement integrated biodiversity conservation programs to conserve and
protect high conservation value areas. Rehabilitate degraded habitats through ecosystem-based
adaptation, and establish new protected areas to ensure the survival of threatened ecosystems. Improve
the health of wetlands (i.e. RAMSAR sites) that act as floodgates, rangelands, pastures, & deserts and
conserve aquatic diversity and habitat conditions.
3. Improving Response against Climate-Induced Disasters: Strengthen climate-induced disaster
management capacity by prioritizing disaster-resilient infrastructure, effective forecasting, early warning
systems and services, zoning, and investing in cost-effective nature-based solutions. Conduct scientific
studies and assessments for climate-induced disasters and prepare action plans.
4. Health & Climate Change: Mainstreaming climate adaptation in the healthcare system for effective
response to climate-induced disasters and diseases. Focus on mapping post-disaster health impacts
and establish a baseline for policy interventions.
5. Climate Justice: Integrate gender-responsive adaptation in sectoral development/investment plans, and
uplift the climate-hit population groups through poverty alleviation initiatives by offering social and
financial protection schemes. Promote and ensure active participation of women in all adaptation &
mitigation efforts.

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PA 2: MITIGATION AND LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT
The Mitigation Policy Area focuses on the reduction of GHG emissions and low-carbon development in Punjab to
meet national and global commitments.

Targets
2027 Establishment of a carbon/emissions trading system for GHG emissions reduction

60% Renewable Energy Generation (solar, wind, biomass, etc.)

30% Public Buildings, Schools, & Hospitals Solarization

10% Reduction in energy consumption through energy efficiency measures

2030
30% Share of electric vehicles in new car sales
05 Waste treatment facilities (waste to energy, waste segregation & processing facilities)

25% Reduction of provincial GHG emissions

65% Renewable Energy Generation (solar, wind, biomass, etc.)

35% Public Buildings, Schools, & Hospitals Solarization

15% Reduction in energy consumption through energy efficiency measures

2035 500 Industries adopting RECP technologies

40% Share of electric vehicles in new car sales

10% Industrial wastewater treatment capacity

Plan and develop sufficient fuel-efficient mass transit systems across Punjab

Mitigative Measures
1. Energy Generation: Introduce cleaner power generation technologies using alternative fuels and energy
resources. Promote off-grid renewable energy in rural and remote areas, expand smart grids, and prioritize
the transition of public sector buildings to renewables. Focus on energy security, energy transition,
domestic market creation, and global commitments to ensure low-emission development.
2. Energy Efficiency: Enforce energy efficiency audits, standards, and labeling to enhance energy performance
and reduce reliance on fossil fuel consumption.
3. Industry: Establish and implement incentive-based systems to reduce GHGs & air pollutants. Implement
Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production technologies. Make planned investments in installing
Combined Effluent Treatment Plants in key polluting industries in the shortest possible period. Ensure that
the Emission Control System (ECS) covers the polluting industry through regulations and incentives.
4. Transport: Ensure the provision of a fuel-efficient public transport system (addressing gender-specific travel
needs) and encourage non-motorized modes of travel. Enforce vehicle emission standards, and
certification, and promote electric vehicle adoption in the public and private sectors. Enhance the capacity
and mandate of the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) for private vehicles including
two/three-wheelers.
5. Waste & Wastewater: Promote an integrated waste management system that includes solid waste and
wastewater treatment facilities, waste-to-energy projects, and methane-capturing systems at waste
disposal sites. Implement plastic waste management regulations and strategies.

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PA 3: CROSS-CUTTING (ADAPTATION & MITIGATION)
This policy area focuses on the measures that require a combination of adaptation and mitigation strategies in
different sectors.

Targets
Develop Cities Climate Action Plans focusing on GHG inventory, pathway projections,
100%
risk assessment, and action plans for large cities
2027
Establish a baseline for agricultural productivity to assess the impacts of climate-
100%
smart interventions in the agriculture sector across different crop zones.

100% Develop climate-resilient master plans for large cities to enhance climate resilience

Enhance carbon sinks through tree plantation and urban green/forest cover in major
10%
2030 cities
100% Introduce green building codes and implement them for all new public buildings

3% Increase annual growth in agricultural productivity through climate-smart interventions

Develop Cities Climate Action Plans focusing on GHG inventory, pathway projections,
100%
risk assessment, and action plans for intermediate cities
Enhance carbon sinks through tree plantation and urban green/forest cover in major
15%
2035 cities
15% Introduce green building codes and implement them for all new private buildings

5% Increase annual growth in agricultural productivity through climate-smart interventions

Adaptive & Mitigative Measures:

1. Forestry & Green Spaces: Support the preservation and development of carbon sinks through integrated
forest management focusing on afforestation, reforestation, community-based forestation, agroforestry,
green spaces, REDD+, corporate forest initiatives, and protecting them from wildfires and deforestation.
Effectively implement ‘Plant for Pakistan’ to counter the climatic impacts through a reforestation drive.

2. Climate-integrated Planning: Develop climate-resilient master plans and action plans that entail climate-
informed urban land use planning incorporating green spaces, urban parks, and permeable surfaces as
natural buffers for heatwaves, floods, & droughts while ensuring low carbon footprints. Align development
planning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) ,
NDCs 2021 and NAP 2023. Focus on developing resilient infrastructure to withstand climate shocks by
maintaining reliable service delivery and adopting net zero/green building codes in cities.

3. Agriculture: Stimulate climate-smart agricultural practices that focus on crop diversification, resilient
varieties, and better soil health coupled with progressive & modern irrigation systems for water efficiency,
conservation and improved food security. E-mechanization under the ‘Transforming Punjab Agriculture’
initiative to enhance agricultural productivity, control air pollution, and promote climate-smart practices.

4. Livestock: Develop climate-resilient livestock breeds to maintain animal health and productivity under
changing climate conditions. Reduce livestock-related GHG emissions through effective solutions like
manure management, and specialized feed mix. Increase women participation in Agriculture & Livestock.
5. Climate Financing: Institutionalize and leverage green financing, promote green technologies, and
climate-sensitive governance in collaboration with national and international organizations, and local
communities. Align public finance with climate change mitigation and adaptation goals, and create an
enabling environment for private sector investments.

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IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Time-bound actions
A concrete action plan delineates time-bound actions with defined roles & responsibilities, and targets (Ref: Pg 13).
Institutional and legal pre-requisites for effective implementation:
• Establish Climate Change Cells in key provincial departments to strengthen each department/sector with
sound knowledge of policies and actions required by that department.
• Revise rules of business and relevant legislation, where necessary, to mainstream climate change
through a legislative process, starting from EP&CCD and EPA as an immediate action.
• Make necessary amendments to the Punjab Environmental Protection Act Amended 2017 and Punjab
Local Government Act 2022, and formulate the Punjab Climate Change Act under the Pakistan Climate
Change Act 2017.
• Improve and expand capacities for climate change applied research at the provincial and regional levels
in different public sector organizations.
• Integrate the Planning Commission's "Handbook on Climate Risk Screening" into project planning for risk
assessment across the project lifecycle.
• Add linkages with adaptation and mitigation actions as a mandatory part of ADP performas and PC-Is.
• Ensure that women have a leadership and decision-making role in climate response, adaptation, and
mitigation measures.
• Develop robust coordination mechanisms for integrated climate change management efforts with
government departments and stakeholders.
• Strengthen liaison between provincial departments and the federal government, particularly with the
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), to ensure alignment in climate-related action planning, financing,
and adherence to global commitments. Establish regular communication channels, joint working groups,
and integrated policy frameworks to enhance coordination and collaboration.
• Immediate implementation of all the actions related to sectoral baselines and GHG Inventories, followed
by a strategic updation of the policy document and action plans to ensure it functions as a dynamic and
evolving document.

Climate Diplomacy
• Promote regional and provincial climate diplomacy by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and
joint initiatives between provinces and regions to strengthen climate action, address transboundary
climate challenges, and drive sustainable development across borders.

Climate Education, Awareness, and Outreach

• Create a comprehensive communications strategy covering all key sectors, with a strong focus on the role
of youth, media, civil society, women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups for a call for
action.
• Implement education on climate change across the province by integrating climate science, research,
and awareness in schools, colleges, and universities at all grade levels (school curriculums, degree
programs, diplomas, awareness, and training).
• Engage the youth to promote climate awareness and provide leadership and dynamism to climate change
programs.

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 • Launch a well-coordinated and comprehensive awareness program using modern media platforms and
engaging with Academia, NGOs, and CBOs, to gather support and validation for climate change policy
actions.
• Enhance the expertise of emerging professionals in climate services, equipping them to provide essential
research and technical support to policymakers.

Capacity Building and Data Sharing

• Improve technical capacities of government departments in climate-compatible developments, with a
special focus on GHG emissions data collection/inventorying, forecasting, and sharing of critical data
sets among different levels of the government for effective evidence-based actions.
• Forge strategic partnerships with provincial and national entities dedicated to climate change, pooling
human, technological, and financial resources for maximum impact.

Technology Transfer
• Indigenize climate-smart technologies for both mitigation and adaptation purposes.
• Harness the potential of IoT technology and artificial intelligence for climate modeling, monitoring, and
evidence-based decision-making.
• Establish and manage a centralized digital climate change database at the provincial level.
• Promote gender mainstreaming by ensuring equitable access to technology and providing training on the
use of various technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Research and Development

• Encourage high-level research for inclusive climate resilience focusing on innovation, technology
transfer, and data management. Focus on climate scenarios, modeling, and projections.
• Conduct scientific research on transboundary climate risks; their nature, timescales, transmission
modes, and impacts from wider to local scale. Develop regional indicators to monitor them, and develop
adaptation strategies to address these cross-border challenges.
• Satellite-based monitoring of GHG emissions and carbon fluxes in coordination with SUPARCO and the
National Space Agency.
• Foster collaboration with international scientific organizations to enhance research on climate change-
related issues and employ gender-sensitive vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies to
evaluate the impact of climate change on economically vulnerable sectors in Punjab.
• Downscale the climate projections at the district & city level in collaboration with reputable local and
international partners.

Climate Financing & Green Economy

• Develop and implement Punjab Green Fiscal Reforms/Punjab Green Finance Strategy in multiple sectors
of the economy for carbon emission reductions.
• Create a provincial Climate Finance Unit and establish/notify a climate fund to support research in
climate-smart technology and solutions.
• Enhance robust Climate Budget Tagging to map the priorities and actions of the provincial government
and to identify the requirements for adaptation and mitigation initiatives/projects/programs.
• Develop mechanisms for tracking climate expenditures.
• Leverage investments and developing market-based instruments for reducing GHG emissions e.g. in the
upgradation of industrial processes and technologies, green energy mix, low-carbon fossil fuels/greener
transportation, etc.

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 • Establish and integrate a carbon market mechanism to promote the trading of carbon credits, driving
investment in low-carbon technologies and sustainable practices.
• Boost private sector investments for both mitigation and adaptation sectors, and support small and
medium enterprises.
• Foster partnerships with the local private sector and emphasize public-private partnerships to develop
and finance climate change projects.
• Open avenues for green jobs and livelihoods for all through creating equal employment opportunities in
multiple sectors, such as climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, green manufacturing, cleaner
technologies, innovation, eco-tourism, etc.
• Implement gender-responsive climate budgeting within Punjab's fiscal policies. Strengthen institutional
capacity within the public sector to plan, administer, and monitor climate finance, ensuring optimal
utilization of resources for climate action. Allocate a specific percentage of funds for women's
participation in climate projects and initiatives.
• Link climate finance, revenue and expenditures, aid flows, budget allocations, procurement, and
distribution processes to climate Change Dashboard to ensure transparency in the policy
implementation.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of key supply chains in Punjab to identify areas with significant
economic activity and evaluate the impacts of climate change on these sectors. Strategically, this will
redirect the province’s growth trajectory towards green growth by fostering the creation of sustainable
employment opportunities based on natural resources, promoting long-term sustainability, and
enhancing competitiveness within a climate-conscious market thereby ensuring the protection of social
values and public interests.
• Prioritize and implement mitigation and adaptation measures to advance the green economy. Focus on
the supply chain sectors most affected by climatic extremes, and prioritize initiatives, schemes, projects,
and programs that can effectively address these impacts.
• Increased capacity of the government departments to tap Bilateral and Multilateral Climate Finance
opportunities such as Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Funds, Climate Investment Funds, etc.

Provincial Climate Change Policy Implementation Committee (PCCPIC)

The Provincial Climate Change Policy Implementation Committee (PCCPIC) will oversee the smooth execution of
the policy and its action plan. The Environment Protection and Climate Change Department will serve as its
secretariat and coordinate with national and international organizations. The committee will meet biannually to
review policy implementation and recommend any necessary corrective measures to achieve the policy's
objectives and targets.
Senior Minister Punjab Chair
Chief Secretary Punjab Co-chair
Secretary Environment Protection and Climate Change Department Member/ Secretary
Secretaries to the Government of the Punjab, Members
Finance Department
Planning & Development Board
Agriculture Department
Transport Department
Forest, Wildlife and Fisheries Department
Irrigation Department
Local Government and Community Development
HUD and PHE Department
Energy Department
Industries, Commerce, and Investment Department
Emergency Services Department
Higher Education Department

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 School Education Department
Information and Culture Department
Youth Affairs, Sports, Archeology & Tourism
Women Development Department
Director General, Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Punjab Member
Chief Meteorologist, Pakistan Meteorological Department Member
Chief Executive Officer, The Urban Unit Member
Chief/Deputy Chief, SUPARCO Member

The PCCPIC will include integral federal representation from the Ministry of Climate Change (MOCC) as a co-
opted member (or any other relevant member) to ensure alignment with national objectives and commitments.

Committee of Experts
A Committee of Experts will be swiftly constituted by the EPCCD that will advise PCCPIC through its expert insights
and technical guidance to ensure that the climate change adaptation & mitigation strategy and policy actions are
based on scientific evidence and best practices. The committee will also advise on new and innovative strategies
and interventions aligned with the latest climate data and trends. EPCCD will serve as the secretariat of the
Committee of Experts.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The M&E process of climate policy will enhance effectiveness by ensuring goals and resources are optimized.
Transparency in decision-making, policy implementation, and resource allocation will be ensured through clear
accountability mechanisms to track progress, report on results, address any shortcomings, and allow for the
adaptation of policies and respective actions per the given timelines. Moreover, it will support mapping the
alignment with the NDCs, NAP, SDGs, MEAs, and other national/provincial/local policies and guiding frameworks.

Establish a Climate Change Dashboard, an integrated monitoring portal, to provide access to information
regarding the policy targets, progress, sectoral initiatives, alignment, and key achievements. Climate finance
elements such as revenue and expenditures, aid flows, budget allocations, procurement, and distribution
processes would be part of the dashboard to ensure transparency in the policy implementation. The key data will
be compiled into the annual State of Climate Change Report, which will be considered by the PCCPIC for strategic
and informed decision-making and placed before the Cabinet.

A complaint hotline at the CM's Secretariat will be established/notified where complaints can be made through
telephone, email, websites, or in writing to prevent corruption and make climate action more effective and
transparent increasing citizens' trust. This will help in reducing the possibility of conflict of interest and undue
influence situations.

EPCCD will ensure regular audits of climate-related projects to contribute to improvements in governments'
response to climate change. It will establish Inclusive vigilance committees or coordinate with other similar
committees established by different departments at the district levels comprising multi-stakeholders and
affected communities to review/monitor progress on the Punjab Climate Change Policy and action plan. This will
increase public participation and provide accountability at the community level.

Reporting, Review and Updation

Provincial departments and attached departments relevant to the sectors identified in the policy will regularly
report on the progress of policy implementation to the EPCCD. This policy document will remain a 'living'
document and undergo review and updating as and when necessary.

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PUNJAB CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN
Policy Area 1: Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

Adaptive Measure (AM.1)

Water Resources: Enhance water security by conserving and protecting water resources. Improve integrated water resource management and ensure water quality via regulatory
and technical measures. Promote water storage and distribution infrastructure such as recharging wells, rainwater harvesting, and community ponds.

Set up rainwater harvesting systems in public buildings in high-potential

1.1 HUD&PHED, DAs, WASAs, LGCDD
districts.

1.2 Install water quality monitoring stations at major surface water bodies EPCCD/EPA, Irrigation

Deploy floating trash barriers to prevent waste and plastics from

1.3 WASAs, Irrigation, EPCCD/EPA
accumulating in water bodies

Effective and immediate implementation of the Punjab Water Act 2019 for
1.4 Irrigation, HUD&PHED, EPCCD/EPA
sustainable groundwater governance.

Conduct feasibility to identify strategic water storage across Punjab such as

watershed storage, small dams, dispersion structures with downstream
1.5 Irrigation, WAPDA
storage, etc.; Identify areas and locations for large-scale groundwater
recharging

Develop and implement a participatory irrigation management mechanism

that empowers farmers in water management by establishing water user
associations, facilitating capacity-building programs, ensuring transparent
1.6 Irrigation & Agriculture Depts.
decision-making, and fostering collaboration between government
agencies, local communities, and agricultural stakeholders to enhance
water efficiency and sustainability.

Develop contingency plans for immediate adaptive measures to address

1.7 water shortages and ensure sustainable water management during critical Irrigation Dept., DAs, WASAs, LGCDD
periods.

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

Deploy ecosystem-based adaptation and green infrastructure, such as

riverbank filtration and wetland restoration, to secure groundwater and
1.8 ecosystem services. Scale these efforts through programs like GoP's Irrigation Dept.
Recharge Pakistan Program, seeking investment from Multilateral
Development Banks, GCF, and the private sector.

1.9 Introduce regulations for controlling groundwater depletion HUD&PHED, Irrigation, LGCDD

Implement on-farm rain harvesting systems, including conservation tillage

and bed-sowing, to optimize water use, adopt advanced soil moisture
1.10 Irrigation & Agriculture Depts.
measurement techniques to refine irrigation schedules, and explore nano-
technology for more efficient water application.

Develop and implement a tiered water pricing structure that charges users
1.11 based on their level of consumption, ensuring that basic needs are met at a HUD&PHED, WASAs, LGCDD
lower cost.

Promote the use of smart meters to reduce water demand, enabling

1.12 industries to abstract less water and optimize existing resources to support HUD&PHED, WASAs, LGCDD, ICI&SDD
future growth and climate adaptation.

Ensure measurement and monitoring of irrigation water delivery through

1.13 innovative and digital solutions at various points of the supply system for Irrigation Department
effective planning and management.

Construct small dams and community ponds, especially in the Pothwar

1.14 ABAD, Irrigation, C&W, WASAs, LGCDD
region flood zones and hill torrent areas.

1.15 Restoration of degraded water storage capacity of reservoirs/ponds/dams HUD&PHED, WASAs, LGCDD, C&W

Enforce water re-use and recycling in water-dependent industries, artificial

EPCCD/EPA, ICI&SDD, WASAs,
1.16 wetlands, agriculture, and groundwater recharge through regulatory
Agriculture
instruments

1.17 Implement the water accounting system at the canal command scale Irrigation, EPCCD/EPA

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

Introduce a water quality ranking system for natural water bodies and
1.18 Irrigation, EPCCD/EPA
barrage-barrage channel reach for cleansing of contaminants

Install constructed wetlands to naturally treat agricultural and urban runoff

1.19 HUD&PHED, WASAs, LGCDD, WASAs
breaching out to natural water bodies

Establish aquifer storage and recovery technology in canal command and Irrigation, WASAs, Agriculture,
1.20
rain-fed areas EPCCD/EPA, C&W

1.21 Introduce a water rights trading system to optimize water allocation Irrigation Department, EPCCD/EPA

Allocate water budget for conservation and rehabilitation of threatened

1.22 Irrigation, F W&FD, EPCCD/EPA
wetlands

Adaptive Measure (AM.2)

Biodiversity & Vulnerable Ecosystems: Formulate and implement integrated biodiversity conservation programs to conserve and protect high conservation value
areas. Rehabilitate degraded habitats through ecosystem-based adaptation, and establish new protected areas to ensure the survival of threatened ecosystems.
Improve the health of wetlands (i.e. RAMSAR sites) that act as floodgates, rangelands, pastures, and deserts (arid and hyper-arid areas) and conserve aquatic
diversity and habitat conditions.

Conduct a baseline survey and demark protected areas, and vulnerable &
2.1. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
degraded habitats, and develop a dashboard.
Establish a legal framework at the provincial level to implement the
2.2. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
international conventions and commitments for biodiversity.
Identify and notify new protected areas across the province and prepare
2.3. their ecosystem management plans. Ensure women's participation in the FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
management of protected areas.
2.4. Initiate community-led ecosystem rehabilitation programs FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
Create new biodiversity reserves along the Indus Basin while also
2.5. revitalizing and supporting existing national parks and protected areas to FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
boost biodiversity.

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Organize training and manage resources to empower communities to
FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA, Emergency
2.6. actively participate in biodiversity monitoring, habitat restoration, and
Services Department
sustainable resource management.
Irrigation, Indus River System Authority
2.7. Develop a living Indus health platform to measure the Basin's health.
(IRSA)
Develop a comprehensive master plan for the restoration and rehabilitation
of all (old and new) protected areas, incorporating community-driven
2.8. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
management plans tailored to each area's unique ecological and
biodiversity needs, and implement Punjab Protected Areas Act 2020.
Implement measures to maintain vegetative cover in arid and semi-arid
lands to prevent desertification. Promote the United Nations Convention to
Combat Desertification (UNCCD)/Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
2.9. Agriculture, FW&FD
agenda to assess and support traditional land management systems;
conduct scientific research and initiate activities/projects to address
desertification.
Set up Biodiversity Centers to reduce/manage biodiversity loss and meet
global goals and targets by ensuring alignment and mutual support between
2.10. FW&FD
the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES) and other international agreements and processes.
Implement measures to prevent topsoil erosion in rangelands and pastures,
particularly in the Pothwar region. Encourage and promote rangeland
2.11. Agriculture, FW&FD
management, reclamation, and restoration practices and advocate for soil
conservation practices in rangelands to combat desertification.
Prepare City Biodiversity Index and Action Plans, with a focus on migratory
2.12. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
species.
Develop Wetlands and RAMSAR site conservation and management plan
to improve the health of wetlands by conserving aquatic diversity and
2.13. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
protecting habitat conditions, and promoting cooperation & research for the
protection of Ramsar Sites.
2.14. Design and implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects.
FW&FD, LG&CDD & other related
Establish gene banks, seed banks, zoos, and botanical gardens to conserve
2.15. entities
the biological diversity of valuable species

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Establish a Center of Excellence on forestry & biodiversity for international-
2.16. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
level research and basic-advance level training focusing on climate change.
Coordinate with the federal government and the international community to
2.17. FW&FD, EPCCD/EPA
get assistance for developing biodiversity projects.

Adaptive Measure (AM.3)

Climate-Induced Disasters: Strengthen climate-induced disaster management capacity by prioritizing disaster-resilient infrastructure, effective forecasting, early
warning systems and services, zoning, and investing in cost-effective nature-based solutions. Conduct scientific studies and assessments for climate-induced
disasters and prepare action plans.

Develop district-wise hazard maps highlighting areas prone to floods, PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, DAs, LG&CDD,
3.1.
droughts, heatwaves, and other hazards HUD&PHED
Reassess and remodel the flood-carrying capacity of riverine hydrologic
3.2. PDMA, LGCDD
structures including bridges
Carry out a fresh demarcation of high-risk areas, floodplain zones and
3.3. develop an adaptation district plan, and also provide city-wise resilient PDMA, LGCDD, PHED
municipal infrastructure.
Install/strengthen early warning systems in each flood/flash flood zone and PDMA, PMD, C&W, DAs, Irrigation.
3.4.
develop communities’ evacuation plans Emergency Services Department
PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, DAs, LG&CDD,
3.5. Adopt a proactive approach toward disaster risk management
HUD&PHED
3.6. Provide shady/shelter places on heatwave hotspots LGCDD, PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, DAs,
3.7. Launch drought management programs for Southern Punjab CDA, PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, LG&CDD
Retrofit public buildings and infrastructure to withstand climate-induced PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, DAs, LG&CDD,
3.8.
disasters HUD&PHED, C&W, Energy
Conduct multi-hazard vulnerability assessments at the district/city level,
3.9. PDMA, Emergency Services Department
set actionable targets, and update every 3 years
Expedite and expand flood works and hill torrent management projects to
3.10. PDMA, Irrigation
enhance flood-resilient infrastructure in flood-prone areas
Construct flood-resistant housing in vulnerable areas, incorporating raised
3.11. PDMA, C&W, DAs
foundations and water-resistant materials
Construct building resilient infrastructure e.g. Redesign and upgrade storm
3.12. WASA, PDMA, LGCDD,
drainage capacity of major cities of Punjab

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Develop an institutional setup and regulatory framework for the PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, DAs, LG&CDD,
3.13.
management of climate-induced migrations IOM
Install soil moisture sensors and drought indices to monitor and forecast PDMA, PMD, C&W, DAs, ICI&SDD,
3.14.
drought conditions Irrigation, Soil Survey of Punjab
Ensure early rehabilitation, remodeling, and up-gradation of the existing
3.15. PDMA, Irrigation
irrigation infrastructure in Punjab
Develop projects to tap foreign assistance in strengthening the disaster
3.16. PDMA
management regime
Establish a mechanism to assess transboundary climate risks that can be
3.17. Met department, EPCCD
linked with early warning system.
Enhance livelihood opportunities and entrepreneurship options for local
3.18. PDMA
communities to opt for during and post-disaster period
Redesign/construct disaster-resilient buildings starting from public
3.19. PDMA, LGCDD, PHED, C&W, P&SHC
hospitals, dispensaries, and schools.
Adaptive Measure (AM.4)
Health & Climate Change: Mainstreaming climate adaptation in the healthcare system for effective response to climate-induced disasters and diseases. Focus on
mapping post-disaster health impacts and establish a baseline for policy interventions.
Integrate appropriate measures of climate-related disasters and diseases
4.1. Health Department
in the health sector policy and plans.
Conduct studies to assess the health vulnerability of communities
4.2. (focusing women and children) with respect to climate change and develop Health Department
management plans to reduce vulnerability.
Prepare and implement Climate Sensitive Diseases monitoring and
4.3. Health Department
forecasting system
Designate special wards and OPDs in each hospital to deal with the
Health Department and related entities,
4.4. patients affected by air-, heat-and water-borne diseases during peak
PDMA
seasons
Enhance the fleet of mobile health units to ensure rapid deployment to
Health Department and related entities,
4.5. areas affected by climate disasters, maintaining uninterrupted access to
PDMA, Emergency Services
healthcare services for the impacted population
Apply a ‘climate lens’ approach while framing the WASH sector strategies Health Department and related entities,
4.6.
and plans LGCDD, PHED

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Prioritize the assessment of climate risks to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Health Department, LGCDD, PHED,
4.7.
(WASH) infrastructure, seeking sustainable and climate-resilient solutions. WASAs, MCs
Dedicate a comprehensive segment in future health strategies to the
4.8. prevention and management of climate-related diseases including post- Health Department and related entities
disaster trauma, anxiety/depression, heatstroke, etc.
Organize training of phase-wise 100,000 healthcare professionals on
4.9. Health Department and related entities
climate-related health issues.

Adaptive Measure (AM.5)

Climate Justice: Integrate gender-responsive adaptation in sectoral development/investment plans, and uplift the climate-hit population groups through poverty
alleviation initiatives by offering social and financial protection schemes.
Establish microfinance schemes with low or zero-interest loans to support
5.1. PDMA, SPA, P&DB
small businesses and entrepreneurship in climate-impacted areas.
Engage non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations to
5.2. initiate schemes to support climate-hit populations at the district level, PDMA, EPCCD/EPA
particularly in south Punjab
Develop district-level emergency relief action plans and funds with a
PDMA, EPCCD/EPA, WDD,
5.3. gender lens to ensure that women and vulnerable groups receive timely and
Emergency Services Department
adequate support during climate-induced disasters.
Implement actions outlined in Pakistan's Climate Change Gender Action
5.4. WDD and other related entities
Plan 2023 and Punjab Women Development Policy 2018.
Create training modules specifically designed for women that address
5.5. climate change issues, sustainable practices, and adaptation strategies WDD as a lead entity
and provide training to empower women in rural and urban areas.
Launch awareness campaigns to educate women and communities about
the effects of climate change and the importance of sustainability.
5.6. WDD as a lead entity
Create informational materials and resources, focusing on climate change
and women’s roles and organize community events and campaigns.
Develop a comprehensive database of eligible (climate) beneficiaries,
5.7. PDMA, P&DB, SPA, WDD
ensuring data accuracy and inclusiveness.
Use efficient and transparent disbursement mechanisms such as mobile
5.8. banking, digital wallets, or community banking systems to ensure timely PDMA, P&DB, FD, Private Sector
and secure delivery of funds and charity to the target groups.

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Develop and fund programs specifically aimed at improving women’s
5.9. livelihoods in climate-affected areas, such as agriculture training, and PDMA, P&DB, WDD
access to markets
Collect and disseminate data on climate change that specifically affects
women and marginalized groups, and establish platforms for sharing
5.10. WDD as lead entity
climate-related data and research with women’s organizations and
community leaders.
Promote collaboration with research institutions to gather and analyze data
5.11. WDD as lead entity
on gender-specific climate impacts and solutions.
Introduce specialized insurance programs tailored for vulnerable and
5.12. PDMA, P&DB, SPA, WDD
affected people populations
Launch during and post-disaster social protection schemes for poor
5.13. PDMA, P&DB, SPA, WDD
population groups (with an emphasis on women).

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Policy Area 2: Mitigation and Low Carbon Development
Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

Mitigative Measure (MM. 1)

Energy Generation: Introduce cleaner power generation technologies using alternative fuels and energy resources. Promote off-grid renewable energy in rural and
remote areas, expand smart grids, and prioritize the transition of public sector buildings to renewables. Focus on energy security, energy transition, domestic
market creation, and global commitments to ensure low-emission development.
Formulate a provincial energy action plan (generation and efficiency) aligning
with the measures outlined in the Alternate & Renewable Energy Policy
1.1 Energy Dept, PEECA
2019, National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy 2023, updated
NDCs 2021, and, tailored to provincial and local contexts.
Develop mechanisms for the provision of clean energy to vulnerable
1.2 Energy Dept, PEECA
communities across the Indus Basin and other vulnerable areas.
1.3 Support major industrial units for phasing out coal and inefficient boilers. Energy Dept, EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Harness opportunities for renewable and solar energy generation by fostering
1.4 partnerships with the private sector, and stimulate renewable energy Energy Dept, PEECA
markets through incentivization and supportive frameworks.
Initiate projects/programs to advance the transition towards renewable
1.5 Energy Dept, PEECA
energy, especially in Southern Punjab.
Initiate a program for home-based solar systems for low-income households
1.6 Energy Dept, PEECA
in Punjab.
Initiate wind power projects/programs along the wind corridor of northern
1.7 Energy Dept, PEECA
Punjab.
1.8 Establish biogas plants in potential areas. Energy Dept
Carryout feasibility studies for installation of smart grids in rural centers and
1.9 Energy Dept, PEECA
decentralized urban centers
Explore cleaner power generation technologies to diminish reliance on coal-
Energy Dept, Punjab Thermal Power
1.10 based electricity production, ensuring coal-fired power plants operate at
(Private) Limited (PTPL)
peak efficiency and are adaptable for CO 2 capture and storage retrofitting.
Solarization of existing public buildings and mandate the solarization of new
1.11 Energy Dept, PEECA
buildings in the public sector.
1.12 Modernize existing grid infrastructure to support smart grid technologies Energy Dept, PEECA

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 Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

1.13 Improve the energy mix by increasing the share of renewable energy Energy Dept, WAPDA

Eliminate inefficient boilers from all industries through legislative support;

1.14 and expand the use of biofuels/biomass in the industrial and power Energy Dept, EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
generation sector.

Mitigative Measure (MM. 2)

Energy Efficiency: Enforce energy efficiency audits, standards, and labeling to enhance energy performance and reduce reliance on fossil fuel consumption.
2.1 Map out the energy-intensive industries and update the database periodically Energy Dept, EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Promote efficient energy management systems and interventions to
2.2 Energy Dept, PEECA
encourage the adoption and development of renewable energy sources.
Advocate for deploying energy-efficient appliances across households,
2.3 governmental, and private sectors, as well as irrigation, agricultural zones, Energy Dept, PEECA, EP&CCD/EPA
and industries.
2.4 Develop Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). Energy Dept, PEECA
Conduct energy audits for energy-intensive industries and commercial
2.5 buildings and introduce measures to promote sustainable energy Energy Dept, EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
consumption and production
2.6 Prepare and implement energy conservation building codes. Energy Dept, PEECA
Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy and
2.7 communication plan to disseminate information on various energy efficiency Energy Dept, PEECA
initiatives (gender inclusive).
Collaborate with the Provincial Education Departments and Higher Energy Dept, PEECA
2.8 Education Commission (HEC) to integrate energy efficiency and Higher Education Department, School
conservation courses, curricula, and training programs at various scales. Education Department, HEC
Introduce specialized courses in Energy Auditing, Social Sciences, Policy,
2.9 Energy Dept, PEECA, MPDD, PRMP
and Management in relevant disciplines for government and private sectors.
Energy Dept, PEECA, Technical
Focus on polytechnic institutes to train associate engineers in energy
2.10 Education & Vocational Training
efficiency practices.
Authority (TEVTA)
Launch awareness campaigns in schools to educate children on the Energy Dept, PEECA,
2.11
importance of energy efficiency and conservation measures. School Education Department
2.12 Enforce strict adherence to Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Energy Dept, PEECA

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No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
labeling requirements for electric and gas appliances and equipment,
aligning with National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Policy 2023.
Mandate the procurement of energy-efficient equipment in all public sector
Energy Dept, PEECA, Punjab
2.13 purchases by incorporating minimum energy performance standards within
Procurement Regulatory Authority
PPRA regulations.
Implement artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things
in appliances to ensure compliance with standards, facilitate data collection,
2.14 Energy Dept, PEECA
and enhance energy efficiency and conservation initiatives at the provincial
level.
Standardize and ensure the availability of energy-efficient appliances,
2.15 Energy Dept, PEECA
industrial equipment, agricultural machinery, etc.
Design the labeling, testing, and verification protocols to introduce an energy
2.16 Energy Dept, PEECA, PCSIR
labeling system
Establish and maintain accredited/enlisted laboratories to conduct tests and
2.17 analyses to ensure energy efficiency and coordinate with International Energy Dept, PEECA
Testing Laboratories

Mitigative Measure (MM. 3)

Industry: Establish and implement incentive-based systems to reduce GHGs & air pollutants. Implement Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production
technologies. Make planned investments in installing Combined Effluent Treatment Plants in key polluting industries in the shortest possible period of time. Ensure
that the Emission Control System (ECS) covers the polluting industry through regulations and incentives.
Update the Punjab Industrial Policy 2018 to embed climate change
3.1 adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction strategies, driving sustainable, ICI&SDD
climate-resilient industrial growth throughout the province.
Develop matrices for assessing carbon footprint to develop the ranking
3.2 EP&CCD/EPA
system
Develop a result-based framework to support industries for RECP
3.3 ICI&SDD, EP&CCD/EPA
technology adoption
Establish a regulatory framework to implement the concept of a circular
3.4 EP&CCD/EPA, LGCD, WMCs
economy
Assess the feasibility of implementing an AI-based emission monitoring
3.5 EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
system.
3.6 100% installation and operationalization of 30 Air Quality Monitoring Stations EP&CCD/EPA

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
(AQMS) and monitoring dashboard and tools in Punjab
Establish and implement an Emission Trading System (ETS) through a
3.7 ICI&SDD, Law Dept.
regulatory framework
3.8 Set emission reduction targets and annual caps on emissions EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Install continuous emissions monitoring systems in major manufacturing
3.9 EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
units
3.10 Prepare a negative list of carbon-intensive industries EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Phase-wise implementation to Install Emission Control Systems (ECS)
3.11 EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
starting from polluting industries through regulation and incentives.
100% conversion of conventional Brick Kilns to Zig-Zag or other suitable
3.12 EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
technology
3.13 Support industries to implement RECP technology adoption program EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Encourage the corporate sector to create a “Corporate Social
3.14 Responsibility” (CSR) to create SOPs and funds to cover carbon emission ICI&SDD, Private Sector
reduction efforts in the industrial sector
3.15 Develop linkages of the domestic ETS with international carbon markets/ETS EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
Support industries to develop and implement carbon-neutral and net-zero
3.16 EP&CCD/EPA, ICI&SDD
programs
Install combined effluent treatment plants before the disposal point of each ICI&SDD, C&W, WASAs, Irrigation,
3.17
industrial estate/cluster/park EPCCD/EPA
Mitigative Measure (MM. 4)
Transport: Ensure the provision of a fuel-efficient public transport system (addressing gender-specific travel needs) and encourage non-motorized modes of
travel. Enforce vehicle emission standards, and certification, and promote electric vehicle adoption in the public and private sectors. Enhance the capacity and
mandate of the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS) for private vehicles including two/three-wheelers and implement in close coordination with
the federal government.
Develop and implement a provincial-level Electric Vehicle Policy and Action
Plan in alignment with the National Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 and
4.1 commitments made under NDCs. Transport and Masstransit Dept.
(with a special focus on the supply and demand chain and in coordination
with the federal government)
Develop a policy or legal framework or plan of action to promote a clean
4.2 Transport and Masstransit Dept.
energy mix, encourage electric vehicles, and embrace low-carbon

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
transportation technologies, including non-motorized modes.
(National EV Policy 2019 directs provinces to update their respective motor vehicle
ordinances to allow for EV registration in appropriate categories and reduce taxes and
duties)
Plan and introduce sufficient fuel-efficient mass transit systems in Large
4.3 Cities, ensuring accessibility for women, children, and persons with Transport and Masstransit Dept.
disabilities.
Append the issuance of fitness certificate with compliance of environmental
4.4 Transport, EP&CCD/EPA
quality standards for vehicular emissions
Develop dedicated lanes and pathways for bicycles and pedestrians and
4.5 Transport, EP&CCD/EPA, C&W
encourage non-motorized modes of travel
4.6 Demark vehicle-free zones (emission-free) Transport, EP&CCD/EPA, C&W
4.7 Introduce public bicycle-sharing schemes Transport, WDD
Implement intelligent traffic management systems to reduce congestion and
Traffic Police Punjab, Transport Dept.,
4.8 enhance traffic flow, thereby lowering fuel consumption and emissions by
Punjab Safe City
minimizing congestion and optimizing route efficiency.
Coordinate with the federal government for interventions in Lahore as a
4.9 Transport and Masstransit Dept.
designated EV model city and prepare & implement the course of action.
Promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through
4.10 incentives, infrastructure development, and regulatory support as a key Transport and Masstransit Dept.
strategy (aligned with national and provincial policies)
Configure state-of-the-art vehicular emission testing setup in existing and
4.11 Transport, EP&CCD/EPA
prospective VICS Stations
Expand the network of EV charging stations across urban and peri-urban
4.12 Transport and Masstransit Dept.
areas
Revise and make the environmental quality standards for vehicular
4.13 EP&CCD/EPA
emissions more stringent progressively
Invest in expanding railway, bus, tram, or metro networks to cover more areas
4.14 Transport Dept., Railway Dept.
within districts and inter-city connectivity.
Plan and introduce sufficient fuel-efficient mass transit systems in other
4.15 Transport and Masstransit Dept.
potential cities
4.16 Initiate manufacturing of EVs at a local level and provide incentives. Transport Dept., ICI&SDD
4.17 Support the private transport sector by providing incentives for reducing Transport, EP&CCD/EPA, Private Sector

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
emissions and environmentally friendly transport services

Mitigative Measure (MM. 5)

Waste & Wastewater: Promote an integrated waste management system that includes solid waste and wastewater treatment facilities, waste -to-energy projects,
and methane-capturing systems at waste disposal sites. Implement plastic waste management regulations and strategies.

Develop a methane-specific time-bound strategy of Punjab based on

5.1 Pakistan's Global Methane Emission Pledge (reduce methane emissions by LGCDD, WMCs, MCs, EP&CCD/EPA
30% by 2030).
5.2 Establish scientific landfills in megacities. LGCDD, WMCs, MCs, EP&CCD/EPA
Improve waste collection rate by expanding the collection networks and
5.3 LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
infrastructure.
Prepare a strategy for implementation of the 5Rs (Rethink, Refuse, Reduce,
5.4 Reuse, Recycle) concept in all sectors, along with quantifiable targets and LGCDD, WMCs, MCs, EP&CCD/EPA
indicators
Mainstream Sustainable Consumption and Production National Action Plan
5.5 (SCPNAP) implementation at the provincial level for achieving sustainable LGCDD, WMCs, MCs, EP&CCD/EPA
city goals
5.6 Implement Plastic Management Strategy and Regulations. EPCCD/EPA
Launch "Zero Plastic Waste Cities" initiatives in major cities along the Indus
5.7 Basin by partnering with the private sector and expanding successful existing LGCDD, WMCs, MCs, EP&CCD/EPA
programs.
Launch public awareness campaigns on waste and wastewater
management, conservation practices, and the benefits of treating and LGCDD, WASAs, WMCs, MCs,
5.8
reusing wastewater, with active involvement of women in dissemination EP&CCD/EPA, WDD
efforts and also at the receiving end.
Develop and expand recycling programs to ensure that materials like paper,
5.9 glass, plastics, and metals are recycled efficiently, reducing the volume of LGCDD, WMCs, MCs,
waste sent to landfills.
Ensure the inclusion of wastewater treatment plants in all urban sewerage
5.10 HUD&PHEDs, WASAs
schemes to mitigate pollution and protect water resources.
Implement systems to capture and utilize biogas (mainly methane)
5.11 HUD&PHEDs, WASAs
generated from wastewater treatment processes.
5.12 Invest in and deploy waste-to-energy technologies that convert non- LGCDD, WMCs, MCs

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recyclable waste into energy, thereby reducing landfill use and GHG
emissions.
Support research and development of new technologies and methods for
5.13 waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery to enhance the efficiency LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
and effectiveness of waste management systems.
Develop a legal landscape to promote waste reduction, recycling, and proper
5.14 waste management, including setting targets and providing incentives for LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
waste diversion and energy recovery.
Strengthen policies and regulations related to wastewater management to
5.15 promote best practices, support innovation, and ensure compliance with LGCDD, WASAs, MCs
environmental standards and climate goals.
Explore avenues for multilateral negotiations for redressal of water quality LGCDD, and other entities at various
5.16
degradation through untreated water entering Punjab from cross borders. scales through competent forums
Establish segregation, treatment, and disposal cities in all major cities of LGCDD
5.17
Punjab. WMCs, MCs, Urban Unit
Upgrade the landfills with gas collection systems, such as vertical wells or
5.18 LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
horizontal trenches, to capture methane
5.19 Pilot the use of methane from landfill sites for electricity generation LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
5.20 Launch waste-to-energy projects LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
Enforce the phase-wise installation of wastewater treatment plants in
5.21 industries. (Industrial estates must specify areas for landfill sites, and solid ICI&SDD, EPCCD/EPA
waste management in accordance with provincial environmental policy)
Develop a guiding document and plan to control transboundary movements
5.22 LGCDD, WMCs, MCs
of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
Develop technologies and processes for recovering valuable nutrients (like
5.23 WASAs, LGCDD, MCs
nitrogen and phosphorus) from wastewater.
Promote and implement practices for the reuse and recycling of treated
wastewater. This includes using treated wastewater for irrigation, industrial
5.24 WASAs, LGCDD, MCs
processes, or even potable reuse where appropriate, thereby conserving
freshwater resources.

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Short Term Medium Term Long Term
No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)

Adaptation & Mitigation Measure (AMM. 1)

Forestry & Green Spaces: Support the preservation and development of carbon sinks through integrated forest management focusing on afforestation,
reforestation, community-based forestation, agroforestry, green spaces, corporate forest initiatives, and protecting natural forests from wildfires and deforestation.
Effectively implement ‘Plant for Pakistan’ to counter the impacts of climate change through a reforestation drive.

Map out open areas of designated forest lands and completely restore the
1.1 affected forests through afforestation and reforestation programs and FW&FD
promoting ecosystem-based adaptation
Synchronize the weather forecasting and forest surveillance system, and
connect it with the central control room of the disaster management
1.2 FW&FD, PMD
authority to get a real-time monitoring facility to take preventive measures
for wildfires
Expand green belts and encourage community-based forestation, farm- FW&FD, Agriculture Department, PHA,
1.3
forestry through incentives LGCDD, MCs
Launch a nature conservation vocational course and engage them in
1.4 FW&FD, MPDD
biodiversity conservation
Develop urban forests in all cities of Pakistan starting from Large Cities and
1.5 FW&FD, LGCDD, MCs
the Indus Basin.
1.6 Survey and map potential carbon sinks for efficient carbon sequestration. FW&FD, EP&CCD
Notify and enforce 100-meter buffer zones around designated industrial
1.7 estates, dedicated to dense tree planting to reduce pollution in surrounding ICI&SDD, EP&CCD/EPA
areas and serve as a local carbon sink to combat greenhouse gases.
Develop all vacant spaces designated for parks in cities and towns into
1.8 FW&FD, LGCDD, MCs, PHA
green areas.
1.9 Launch rehabilitation programs for degraded or deforested lands FW&FD
1.10 Encourage public-private partnership for corporate forest program FW&FD, PPP
Launch landscaping projects to create new green spaces and enhance
1.11 FW&FD, PHA, MCs,
biodiversity corridors
Develop synergies and enhance departmental capacities to apply for
1.12 FW&FD, P&DB
forestry projects in volunteer carbon markets.

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
1.13 Create a network of biodiversity parks and natural museums FW&FD

Adaptation & Mitigation Measure (AMM. 2)

Climate-integrated Planning: Develop climate-resilient master plans and action plans that entail climate-informed urban land use planning incorporating green
spaces, urban parks, and permeable surfaces as natural buffers for heatwaves, floods, & droughts while ensuring low carbon footprints. Align development
planning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). Focus on developing resilient infrastructure to
withstand climate shocks by maintaining reliable service delivery and adopting net zero/green building codes in cities.

Retrofit existing buildings and infrastructure to improve energy efficiency, Energy Department, PEECA,
2.1 reduce air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance resilience Development Authorities, C&W
to extreme weather. Department
Increase tree cover along main roads, open urban spaces, canals and water
2.2 PHA, Development Authorities
bodies, etc. to cool down day temperatures during heatwaves
Identify open spaces suitable for urban afforestation and maximize the
PHA, FW&FD
2.3 Miyawaki plantation and other techniques of urban ecology in and around
urban spaces
Initiate community engagement and awareness campaigns for voluntary FW&FD, PHA, EPCCD, Emergency
2.4
plantation on open and free urban spaces to enhance carbon sinks Services Department
Expedite the infrastructure upgradation (road rehabilitation, irrigation C&W department, Development
2.5
network upgradation) projects Authorities, Irrigation Department
Conduct vulnerability assessments of existing infrastructure to prioritize C&W department, Development
2.6
retrofitting and reinforcement Authorities, Irrigation Department
Integrate the concepts of sponge cities, walkability, densification, green
Development Authorities,
2.7 infrastructure, biodiversity, protected areas, and wetland conservation
EP&CCD/EPA and all other sectors
considerations in land-use planning /master plans/action plans.
Prepare a baseline emission/GHG inventory of Punjab covering all key
2.8 EP&CCD/EPA, Urban Unit
sectors
Conduct Training Needs Assessments and develop and execute technical EP&CCD/EPA, Urban Unit, PRMP,
2.9
capacity-building programs for government and non-government actors MPDD
2.10 Align SDGs with development paradigm. P&DB and all departments
Prepare MEA action plan in coordination with MoCC&EC and align with
2.11 EPCCD, P&D, MoCC
climate financing.
2.12 Form and notify a provincial implementation committee on MEAs and a EPCCD, P&D, MoCC

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No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
working group
Develop a comprehensive communications strategy covering all key
EPCCD/EPA
sectors, with a strong focus on the role of youth, media, civil society,
2.13 All sectoral departments
women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups for a call for
Media, Civil Society
action.
Integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation in the education sector
Higher Education and School Education
2.14 at all levels (school curriculums, degree programs, diplomas, awareness,
Departments and related entities
and training).
YASAT, Higher Education and School
Engage the youth in promoting climate awareness and provide leadership
2.15 Education Departments, WDD, and
and dynamism to climate change programs.
related entities
Launch a well-coordinated and comprehensive awareness program using
2.16 modern media platforms and engaging with Academia, NGOs, and CBOs, to EPCCD/EPA as a lead entity
gather support and validation for climate change policy actions.
Develop a web-based dashboard for disclosure of all climate and disaster
2.17 response actions, targets and progress, climate finance, EPCCD/EPA as a lead entity
revenue and expenditures, aid flows, budget allocations, and procurement.
Appointment of a Public Information Officer (PIO) under the
2.18 EPCCD
Punjab Right to Information Act, 2013.
Establish a complaint hotline at the CM's Secretariat for climate-related
2.19 EPCCD/EPA, PDMA, CM Secretariat
grievance redressal.
Develop city-specific building codes and standards for carbon-neutral
2.20 Energy Department, PEECA
buildings
Update or develop the city's master plans including urban drainage/ urban LG&CDD, HUD&PHED, Development
2.21
flooding, drought, and heatwave management systems. Authorities
Develop City Level Climate Action Plans based on GHG Inventories, Risks &
2.22 EP&CCD/EPA, Urban Unit
Vulnerability Assessments and Pathway Scenarios
Use the potential of the voluntary carbon market for green buildings through EPCCD, P&DB, Development
2.23
zero-emission and sustainable designs. Authorities
Energy Department, PEECA, EPCCD,
2.24 Implement green building codes for all new public buildings.
LG&CDD, HUD&PHED
Plant shady trees near bus stops and provide water coolers and fans in
2.25 PHA, Development Authority, MCs,
waiting areas/bus stops/bus-stands operated with solar energy

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
Install screens at prominent public places displaying temperature, air
2.26 EPCCD, PMD
quality index, and weather forecast for public disclosure.
Research and develop new limits of factors of safety/design criteria for C&W Department, EPCCD, LG&CDD,
2.27
infrastructure to adapt the climate change in future developments. HUD&PHED
Restrict future developments in flood-prone areas or locations susceptible PDMA, Development Authorities, MCs,
2.28
to flood. LG&CDD, HUD&PHED
Protect biological corridors and densely vegetated land while planning for FW&FD, EPCCD, Development
2.29
new housing schemes in the outskirts of mega urban centers Authorities
Implement codes/ certification systems for green infrastructure such as
Development Authorities, Energy
2.30 permeable pavements and green roofs to manage stormwater and reduce
Department, EPCCD
urban heat island effects.
Energy Department, PEECA, LG&CDD,
2.31 Integrate net-zero building requirements into urban planning frameworks
HUD&PHED
Evaluate and prepare an action plan for the elimination of Persistent Organic
2.32 EPCCD/EPA and other related entities
Pollutants (POPs) to protect the environment and human health.

Adaptation & Mitigation Measure (AMM. 3)

Agriculture: Stimulate climate-smart agricultural practices that focus on crop diversification, resilient varieties, and better soil health coupled with progressive and
modern irrigation systems that focus on water efficiency and conservation. E-mechanization under the ‘Transforming Punjab Agriculture’ initiative aims to improve
agricultural productivity, control air pollution and smog and promote climate-smart practices. Increase women's participation in agriculture (and livestock);
enhance access to information and encourage jobs in these sectors to foster sustainable livelihoods.
Prepare and disseminate a catalog of high-yielding, heat-resistant, drought-
Agriculture Department, Punjab Seed
3.1 tolerant, and insect/pest-resistant crop breeds suitable for relevant agro-
Corporation
ecological zones through special programs
Implement mulching, and manuring practices to improve soil structure and
3.2 Agriculture Department
water retention
Introduce a soil health care system, associate it with subsidies offered to Agriculture Department, Soil Survey of
3.3
farmers Pakistan
Encourage farmers to use precision agriculture techniques to apply
3.4 fertilizers more efficiently, reducing over-consumption and minimizing Agriculture Department
nitrogenous emissions
3.5 Develop local guidelines and standards for sustainable rice cultivation Agriculture Department

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
practices
Train farmers on controlled irrigation and alternate wetting/drying
Agriculture Department. Irrigation
3.6 techniques, while supporting small businesses in developing alternative
Department
income opportunities.
Target small commercial farmers on climate resilience to enhance climate-
3.7 smart agriculture and empower women and youth as key change agents in Agriculture Department, WDD
agricultural development.
Enhance the capacities of Wings and Directorates of Agriculture
3.8 Department to promote climate-resilient agricultural practices and integrate Agriculture Department, MPDD, PRMP
climate change considerations into public sector service delivery.
Create an enabling environment for accessing climate finance for Climate
3.9 Agriculture Department
Smart Agriculture activities.
Promote the adoption of energy-efficient technologies in water pumping
3.10 and irrigation systems to reduce GHG emissions and support climate Agriculture Department
change mitigation efforts.
Enhance the green tractor schemes to promote Sustainable Farming
3.11
practices and Agriculture Department to take a lead
3.12 Provide subsidies for farmers through special packages.
Issuance of crop health advisory concerning climatic impacts and future Agriculture Department
3.13
projections through a well-defined communication strategy for farmers. EPCCD, PMD, PDMA
Deploy a robust safety net program throughout Punjab to safeguard small
and subsistence farmers from potential yield losses caused by climate
3.14 Agriculture Department
change and other environmental calamities, ensuring their resilience and
stability.
Scale up and commercialize the production of climate-compatible crop Agriculture Department, Punjab Seed
3.15
varieties. Corporation
Introduce e-mechanization in all farmlands to promote climate-smart
3.16 Agriculture Department, EPCCD
agriculture.
Agriculture Department, Soil Survey of
3.17 Introduce a province-wide biochar program for soil health improvement
Pakistan
Ensure the use of controlled-release fertilizers that dissolve slowly for GHG
3.18 Agriculture Department, EPCCD
emission reduction
3.19 Promote the use of organic fertilizers such as compost, manure, and Agriculture Department

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(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
biochar in combination with synthetic fertilizers
Upscale alternate wetting and drying and other methane reduction
3.20 Agriculture Department
technologies in rice paddies
Irrigation, Agriculture, HUD&PHED,
Expand the existing (such as precision land leveling) and explore further
3.21 WASAs, EPCCD/EPA, C&W, ICI&SDD,
avenues in precision farming in water-scarce areas
LGCDD
Establish the Institute for Climate Smart Agriculture (ICSA) with a mandate
to evaluate, secure resources for, and promote Climate Smart Agriculture
3.22 Agriculture Department
technologies that enhance food security while supporting climate change
mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Agriculture Department, Soil Survey of
3.23 Expand the soil reclamation program for salt-affected lands
Pakistan
Make the water use efficiency at the canal command scale as an indicator Agriculture Department. Irrigation
3.24
of the performance of water management authority Department

Adaptation & Mitigation Measure (AMM. 4)

Livestock: Develop climate-resilient livestock breeds to maintain animal health and productivity under changing climate conditions. Reduce livestock -related
GHG emissions through effective solutions like manure management, and specialized feed mix.
Insulate the roofs with heat-resistant materials and improve ventilation of
4.1 LDD
livestock enclosures
4.2 Arrange ventilated transport for livestock LDD
4.3 Conduct research on climate-resilient livestock breeds LDD
Educate the farmers about and incentivize them to use suitable feed mixes
4.4 LDD
and additives
Develop strategies to promote livestock experts and increase their
4.5 LDD, MPDD, PRMP
capacities relevant to climate change.
4.6 Establish composting and biogas generation facilities in suitable farmlands EPCCD, LG&CDD, LDD
Build the capacity of farmers, including women, in climate-smart livestock
4.7 WDD, Agriculture, LDD
practices through climate-oriented agricultural extension services.
Incorporate knowledge and experiences of both male and female farmers in
4.8 livestock research and planning to facilitate adaptation to changing climate WDD, Agriculture, LDD
conditions.

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No. Actions Responsible Entity
(Within 1-2 yrs) (3-5 Years) (5-10 years)
4.9 Make all the public sector and corporate livestock farms climate-proof. LDD, EPCCD
Establish breeding programs, genomic tools, and breeding technologies to
4.10 LDD
accelerate the development of resilient breeds
Ensure the supply chain of climate-smart livestock feed in the local market,
4.11 LDD
especially for small and landless farmers.
Encourage the private sector to use manure and waste on a commercial
4.12 LDD, Agriculture Department,
level to promote agricultural enterprises
Adaptation & Mitigation Measure (AMM. 5)
Climate Financing: Institutionalize and leverage green financing, promote green technologies, and climate-sensitive governance in collaboration with national
and international organizations, and local communities. Align public finance with climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.

1.1. Establishment of Climate Finance Unit in Punjab. P&D, EPCCD, FD

Promote green jobs and livelihoods for all through creating equal All Sectoral Departments
1.2.
employment opportunities in multiple sectors. P&D
Develop an Action Plan for Green Budgeting in Punjab.
1.3. (Along with Climate Budget Tagging for adaptation and mitigation P&D, EPCCD, FD
initiatives/projects/programs and a tracking system to monitor climate expenditures)
Conduct a comprehensive study of key supply chains in Punjab to identify
1.4. P&D, EPCCD
existing and potential climatic risks to advance the green economy.
Prioritize initiatives, schemes, projects, and programs that can effectively
1.5. address climatic impacts on the economy and ensure climate financing to P&D, EPCCD
support implementation.
Incorporate green procurement principles into the Punjab Public
1.6. PPRA, FD
Procurement Rules
1.7. Regular audits of climate-related projects. EPCCD
Introduce market-based instruments for emission reduction such as green EPCCD
1.8.
bonds. (WAPDA, SECP, State Bank)
1.9. Develop a framework to apply economic incentives for emission reduction. EPCCD
Develop a policy/regulatory framework to boost private sector investments
1.10. for both mitigation and adaptation sectors, and to support small and EPCCD
medium enterprises (SMEs).

Academia and other stakeholders will also be an integral part of this action plan, where relevant.

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APPENDICES
RELEVANCE TO NCCP, SDGs, NDCs, AND OTHER FRAMEWORKS
Climate
Resilient
NCCP SDGs SDG Targets Pakistan’s NDCs Others
Punjab
Sectors

PA 1: Climate Change Adaptation

6.1-Achieve universal access to drinking water
National Adaptation Plan 4.2
for all
6.3-Improve water quality & materials having the
Reduction of flood risk and Punjab Water Act 2019
proportion of untreated water wastewater
enhanced water recharge at six
6.4-water use and water scarcity
sites in the Indus Basin Punjab Water Policy 2018
6.5-Implement integrated water resources
Water
4.1 management
Resources Focus on a) Surface rainwater Punjab Growth Strategy 2023
6. b- Support and strengthen the participation of
harvesting, b) Groundwater
local communities in water and sanitation
recharge, and c) Urban storm- Living Indus 2022 Chapter 2,
management
water management. Action 1, 8, 9, 10, 16
13.1-Strengthen resilience and adaptive
capacity to climate-related hazards and natural
Recharge Pakistan Program
disasters
National Adaptation Plan 4.2
15.1-Ensure the conservation, restoration
Punjab Protected Areas Act
15.4-ensure the conservation of mountain By 2023, total protected areas in
2020
ecosystems the country will be enhanced
15.3-combat desertification, restore degraded from 12% to 15%, resulting in the
Living Indus 2022 Chapter 2,
land and soil, including land affected by preservation of rare fauna and
Action 7, 12
desertification flora, green job opportunities for
Biodiversity
4.5, 15. a-a Mobilize and significantly increase 5,500 people, and promoting
& Convention on Biological
4.6 financial resources from all sources to conserve eco-tourism.
Ecosystems Diversity (CBD)
biodiversity and ecosystem
15.8-Introduce measures to prevent the To build resilience through
Convention on International
introduction and significantly reduce the impact nature-based solutions and
Trade in Endangered Species
of invasive alien species protection of ecosystems and
of Wild Fauna and Flora
15.9-Integrate ecosystem and biodiversity biodiversity
(CITES)
values into national and local planning
Ramsar Convention

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Sectors

Convention on the
Conservation of Migratory
Species (CMS)

United Nations Convention to

Combat Desertification
(UNCCD)

Punjab Environmental Policy,

2015

Recharge Pakistan Program

National Adaptation Plan 4.5

Living Indus 2022 Chapter 2,

Action 9

Punjab Environmental Policy,

13.1-Strengthen resilience and adaptive 2015
capacity to climate-related hazards and natural
disasters Development of a Lahore Development
Climate-
13. b- Promote mechanisms for raising capacity Hydrometeorological monitoring Authority (Water and
Induced 4.7
for effective climate change-related planning system and establishment of a Sanitation Agency) Sewerage
Disasters
and management Climate database and Drainage Amended
13.2-Integrate climate change measures into Regulation 2017
national policies
Recharge Pakistan Program

Pakistan Floods 2022:

Resilient Recovery,
Rehabilitation, and
Reconstruction Framework
2.2- End all forms of malnutrition Incorporate health and National Adaptation Plan 4.4
Human 3.3-End the epidemics environment in climate and
4.3
Health 3.7-Ensure universal access to sexual and disaster risk reduction-related Punjab Health Sector
reproductive healthcare services policies and vice versa. Strategy 2019-2028

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Punjab
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5.6-Ensure universal access to sexual and
reproductive health and reproductive rights Punjab Environmental Policy,
6.1- Achieve universal access to drinking water 2015
for all
6.2-Access to sanitation & hygiene
1.4-Ensure All have equal rights to economic
resources
1.5- Build the resilience of the poor & reduce National Adaptation Plan 4.6
vulnerability to climate-related extreme events
5. a-Undertake reforms to give women equal Pakistan's Climate Change
rights to economic resources, ownership & Gender Action Plan 2023
Climate control over land by national laws Gender Mainstreaming actions
4.8.2
Justice 5. c-Adopt and strengthen sound policies and and potential targets Punjab Women Development
enforceable legislation for the promotion of Policy 2018
gender equality and empowerment
5.5-Ensure women’s full and effective Punjab Environmental Policy,
participation and equal opportunities for 2015
leadership at all levels
16.7-Ensure representative decision-making

PA 2: Climate Change Mitigation

Overall, a 50% reduction of its
All sectors - - -
projected emissions by 2030
By 2030, 60 % of all energy National Adaptation Plan
produced in the country will be 4.2.3., 4.6.3
generated from renewable
energy resources, including Living Indus 2022 Chapter 2,
7.2- Increase substantially the share of
hydro. Action 5
renewable energy in the global energy mix
Energy
5.1, 7.a- Enhance international cooperation to
Generation Focus on a) Efficiency Alternate & Renewable
5.2 facilitate access to clean energy research and
& Efficiency improvements to boiler and Energy Policy 2019
technology & and promote investment in energy
furnace energy, b) Improving
infrastructure and clean energy technology
energy efficiency in building, and National Energy Efficiency
c) Solar energy technology. and Conservation Policy
2023
From 2020 onwards, a

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Punjab
Sectors
moratorium is in place on new Punjab Growth Strategy 2023
imported coal-based power
plants and no generation of
power through imported coal,
plans for two new coal-fired
power plants have been shelved
in favor of hydro-electric power,
and there is increased focus on
coal gasification and liquefaction
for Indigenous coal.
National Adaptation Plan
9.4-Upgrade infrastructure and retrofit
4.2.3
industries to make them sustainable, with
increased resource-use efficiency and greater
No generation of power through Punjab Industrial Policy 2018
adoption of clean and environmentally sound
Industry 5.5 imported coal
technologies with all countries taking action
Punjab Clean Air Policy 2023
following their respective capabilities
12.2- Achieve the sustainable management and
Punjab Environmental Policy,
efficient use of natural resources
2015
By 2030, 30 % of all new National Adaptation Plan
vehicles sold in Pakistan in 4.2.3
11.6-Adverse per capita environmental impact various categories will be
Transport 5.3 of cities' air quality and municipal and other Electric Vehicles (EVs). National Electric Vehicle
waste management Policy 2019
Focus on a) Bus rapid transport,
and b) Vehicle tuning. Punjab Clean Air Policy 2023
National Adaptation Plan
4.2.3

Living Indus 2022 Chapter

11.6-Adverse per capita environmental
Banning on single plastic use. 2, Action 6
Waste & impact of cities' air quality and municipal and
5.4 Promote reuse and source
Wastewater other waste management
reduction of waste Pakistan's Global Methane
12.5- Substantially reduce waste generation
Emission Pledge 2021

The Punjab Local

Government Act 2022

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Basel Convention

PA 3: Cross-Cutting (Adaptation & Mitigation)

National Adaptation Plan
4.2

Living Indus 2022 Chapter

15.2-Promote the implementation of
From 2016 onwards, 2, Action 7
sustainable management of all types of
Forestry & continued investments in
4.4, forests
Green Nature-based Solutions (NBS) United Nations Framework
5.7 13.1- Strengthen resilience and adaptive
Spaces through the largest-ever Convention on Climate
capacity to climate-related hazards and
afforestation programs Change (UNFCCC) and
natural disasters
Kyoto Protocol

Punjab Environmental
Policy, 2015
11.6- Adverse per capita environmental impact National Adaptation Plan
of cities including air quality and municipal and 4.3.3
other waste management
11.3- Integrated and sustainable human Living Indus 2022 Chapter
settlement planning and management in all 2, Action 12
countries
11.b- Inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation Reduction of flood risk and Ramsar Convention
Climate- and adaptation to climate change, resilience to enhanced water recharge at six
integrated 5.4 disasters sites in the Indus Basin in the United Nations Framework
Planning 11.7- Universal access to safe, inclusive, and wake of the project ‘Recharge Convention on Climate
accessible, green and public spaces Pakistan’ Change (UNFCCC) and
11.2- Safe, affordable, accessible, and Kyoto Protocol
sustainable transport systems for women,
children, persons with disabilities, and older Vienna Convention and
persons Montreal Protocol
13.1-Strengthen resilience and adaptive
capacity to climate-related hazards and natural Stockholm Convention on

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disasters Persistent Organic
Pollutants (POPs)

Punjab Environmental
Policy, 2015

Punjab Clean Air Policy 2023

Punjab Forest Policy of 2019

Complete ban on open burning
of rice stubble, solid waste, and
other hazardous materials, and
Disposal of crop residue in an
environmentally friendly manner. National Adaptation Plan
2.3- Double the agricultural productivity and
4.1, 4.3.3
incomes of small-scale food producers
(Mitigation) Focus on a)
2.4-Ensure sustainable food production
Reforestation and reducing CO 2 Living Indus 2022 Chapter
systems and implement resilient agricultural
Agriculture emissions from forest 2, Action 18 and 20
4.2, practices that increase productivity and
and degradation, and b) Farm
5.6 production that strengthen capacity for
Livestock forestry as a carbon sink. Punjab Agriculture Policy
adaptation to climate change
2018
13.1-Strengthen resilience and adaptive
(Adaptation) Focus on a) High-
capacity to climate-related hazards and natural
efficiency irrigation systems for Punjab Growth Strategy
disasters
irrigated and rain-fed areas, b) 2023
Drought-tolerant crop varieties,
and c) Climate monitoring and
forecasting - early warning
system.
National Adaptation Plan
5.3
Climate
6 United Nations Framework
Financing
Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC) and
Kyoto Protocol

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Abbreviations
ABAD Agency for Barani Areas Development P&DB Planning & Development Board
CDA Cholistan Development Authority P&SHC Primary & Secondary Health Care Department
C&W Communication and Works Department PAs Policy Areas
Provincial Climate Change Policy Implementation
CBOs Community-Based Organizations PCCPIC
Committee
CH4 Methane PDMA Provincial Disaster Management Authority
CO Carbon Monoxide PEECA Punjab Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency
CO2 Carbon Dioxide PHA Parks and Horticulture Authority
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility PHED Public Health Engineering Department
DAs Development Authorities PM10 Particulate Matter 10
ECS Emission Control Systems PM2.5 Particulate Matter 2.5
EPA Environmental Protection Agency PMD Pakistan Meteorological Department
Environment Protection and Climate Change
EPCCD PPP Public-Private Partnership
Department
ETS Emission Trading System PPRA Punjab Procurement Regularity Authority
EV Electric Vehicle PTPL Punjab Thermal Power (Private) Limited
FD Finance Department PRMP Punjab Resource Management Program
FW&FD Forest, Wildlife & Fisheries Department RECP Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production
Sustainable Consumption and Production National
GCMs Global Climate Models SCPNAP
Action Plan
GDP Gross domestic product SDGs Sustainable Development Goals
GHG Greenhouse Gases SECP Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
HQs Headquarters SMEs Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Housing and Urban Development and Public
HUD&PHED SOPs Standard Operating Procedures
Health Engineering Department
Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills
ICI&SDD SPA Small Project Assistance
Development Department
Local Government and Community
LGCDD SSP Shared Socio-economic Pathways
Development Department
LDD Livestock and Dairy Development Department SUPARCO Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
MEAs Multilateral Environmental Agreements UNFAO United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization
Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental
MoCC&EC VICS Vehicle Inspection and Certification System
Coordination
Management and Professional Development
MPDD VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds
Department
NAP National Adaptation Plan (2023) WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
NBS Nature-based Solutions WASA Water and Sanitation Agency
NCCP National Climate Change Policy (2021) WASH Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
NDCs Nationally Determined Contributions (2021) WDD Women Development Department
NGOs Non-Governmental Organization WMCs Waste Management Companies
NOx Nitrogen Oxides

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