LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) on Saturday observed ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off lights at Wapda House for an hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30pm.

Meanwhile, in a statement, on Earth Hour, Wapda Chairman retired Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani said: “This symbolic gesture reminds us of our collective responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate the impacts of climate change.”

According to a statement, with a current installed capacity of 9,500MW of clean, renewable hydel energy, Wapda is at the forefront of Pakistan’s transition towards low-carbon growth. Through the ongoing mega projects, including Diamer-Basha Dam, Mohmand Dam and Dasu Hydropower Project, not only water storage and energy generation are being enhanced but the authority is also contributing to climate resilience by reducing dependence on fossil fuels. By 2029-30, Wapda aims to add 9.7 MAF to the water storage and double its hydel capacity, adding another 10,000 MW of green electricity to the national grid.

Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2025