LAHORE: A two-day workshop brought together 75 participants, including top officials from the Planning and Development Department, heads of waste management companies and senior managers from national and international banks, on Tuesday.

The event focused on enhancing carbon finance opportunities and implementing data-driven solutions for the solid waste management in Pakistan.

The workshop was organised by the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) project, being implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and led locally by the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and supported by the GFA Consulting.

Jan Kühn von Burgsdorff, first secretary of the German Embassy, highlighted Pakistan’s significant vulnerabilities due to climate change and the country’s commitment to international collaboration.

“The government of Pakistan is committed to international cooperation in carbon markets,” he said.

He spoke about the bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Germany within the SPAR6C programme.

Saba Ali, the environment and climate change chief of the Punjab Development and Planning Board, stressed the crucial role of integrated approaches and stakeholder engagement in shaping waste management strategies. She described the waste workshop as a step forward, aimed at enhancing local capacities, sparking interest and attracting investments.

Published in Dawn, May 1st, 2024