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ESG Reporting in Pakistan: Trends & Compliance Guide

Resources Future has tracked the early origins and current state of ESG reporting in Pakistan. If you are interested in ESG services, IFRS S1 and S2 training, and corporate decarbonization pathways, reach out to us today. Emergence of Green Reporting: ESG reporting in Pakistan traces back to the early 2000s, when corporate awareness of “green” […]

The Urgent Need for Climate Education in Pakistan

On Saturday, 16 November 2024, at the Pakistan Pavilion in Baku during COP29, the University of Cambridge, through Sustainable Development Law & Policy, Democratising Education for Global Sustainability and Justice, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, and the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, entered into a Letter […]

COP29 and the Road Ahead for Pakistan’s Climate Action

COP29 is approaching, prompting the global community to accelerate climate action. Pakistan, facing climate vulnerabilities, is poised to shape its own climate future, facing both challenges and opportunities in the process. At COP28, the first-ever global stocktake revealed that the world is off track in meeting the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal, demanding immediate and […]

Pakistan’s Climate Finance Forum: Road to COP29

The High-Level Climate Finance Forum & COP 29 Preparatory Workshop was organised by Resources Future in collaboration with Sohail & Partners on October 31 and November 2, 2024, at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi and the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) in Islamabad. To address the pressing need for strong […]

Sustainable Cotton Farming in Pakistan: Embracing Climate-Smart Agriculture

Pakistan’s economic fabric is deeply intertwined with cotton farming, a cornerstone of its agricultural sector and a vital link to the international textile industry. While the country has a strong foundation in cotton cultivation, spinning, weaving, and garment manufacturing, its potential remains untapped due to the fragmentation and lack of coordination among stakeholders. The excessive […]

Clean Cooking for a Carbon-Free Future in Pakistan: A Critical Mission

Imagine waking up each morning in northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The air is thick with the scent of burning wood. For most of the people in KP, this scent is a daily reality, as they cook over open fires. As per estimates, approximately 25 million households in Pakistan require clean cooking solutions, and about […]