NDC 3.0 must deliver
The newly submitted NDC 3.0 by Pakistan to the UNFCCC exhibits a robust commitment to climate action, marked by its exclusivity, associated costs, & quantifiable nature. It aims for a…
Developing provincial NDCs
PAKISTAN presented its first Nationally Determined Contributions in 2016, updating it in 2021 and most recently submitting NDC 3.0 last month. The latest asks for $565.7 billion in climate finance.…
Next generation NDCs
Countries, including Pakistan, are set to announce new national climate commitments this month under the Paris Agreement. These commitments, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), serve as the foundation of…
NDC lessons from the UAE and Brazil
As Pakistan prepares to enhance its climate commitments in the form of NDCs 3.0 under the Paris Agreement’s Article 4, it is crucial to draw lessons from international best practices…
The NDC challenges
The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26 to highlight the importance of clean energy in mitigating climate change and encouraging countries to transition to sustainable…
What is our climate vision for the NDCs?
As Pakistan stands at the precipice of 2025, the urgency to confront the climate crisis has never been more pronounced. The revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which form the backbone…
Challenges: role of NEC & NDC — I
The biggest challenge faced by the State of Pakistan as defined in Article 7 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, not merely for governments in centre or provinces,…
Challenges: role of NEC & NDC — II
What happened after the maiden meeting of NDC is not made public nor has the progress of projects discussed in the very first meeting been monitored. It has no website…
Weight of handcuffs
IN Pakistan, even the dead wear handcuffs. It is to prevent an accused from escaping into eternity. That might explain why the police found it necessary to leave the handcuffs…
The builder of sandcastles
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is a dreamer of unreal dreams. He believes that he has the ability to resuscitate the comatose economy and transform Pakistan into an Asian tiger. The…
