UNDP Pakistan Annual Report 2020
The year 2020 posed challenges unlike any the world has experienced before. These ranged from the direct impacts of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which are overwhelming health care systems, to enforced changes in ways of working, to the economic impacts on large parts of the global and national economy, including major job losses and increased poverty. More than one year into the pandemic, the impacts have been devastating for Pakistan’s most vulnerable people, and concerted, focused and persistent efforts are needed to overcome setbacks and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Nov 16, 2021
GHG Emissions in Pakistan’s Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Sector
In last decade a steep growth has been observed in the RAC industry in Pakistan. The major factors behind the increased cooling and refrigeration demand include the increase in population, rising temperatures and heat waves, and increased economic activity. This report presents the results obtained with the direct and indirect Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions from refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) equipment in Pakistan, and `the results on avoided emissions that could be obtained comparing a Business as Usual (BAU) scenario with a mitigation strategy or policy scenario. This RAC greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory gives a picture of GHG emissions from refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) in Pakistan, and it could be used to help Pakistan meet its climate goals by implementing emission reduction measures in the RAC sector. As a whole, the findings in this report will serve as guiding document for Pakistan´s climate change mitigation policy, energy efficiency and conservation in RAC equipment, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
Nov 16, 2021
Scaling Up Electric Mobility in Pakistan
Globally the electric vehicles (EV) are gaining substantial momentum due to their higher energy efficiency, lower running and operations costs, as well as lower tailpipe emissions. As a result of these multiple benefits, the global electric vehicle fleet has been expanding at a rapid pace - primarily driven by policy support by leading governments, technology improvements and declining battery costs. The road transport sector in Pakistan relies heavily on fuel imports. Pollution in major cities has increased to alarming levels. Apparently, Pakistan currently faces a power surplus crisis. Increased EVs penetration could serve as a productive power demand and help achieve an adequate level of utilization of existing power capacity and bring down unit cost of electricity. Electrification of transportation is one of the effective means to reduce energy intensity in the road transport sector. Besides, EVs offer lower running and operational costs, and as well as lower tailpipe emissions. All these factors put together make a strong case for EV adoption in Pakistan.
Nov 5, 2021
In this issue of Development Advocate Pakistan (DAP), dedicated to the themes of regional connectivity in South and Central Asia, a wide range of national and international contributors are sharing their views and making suggestions related to the challenges and opportunities faced by Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, and how they might be tackled. Perfect and comprehensive solutions may be difficult to find overnight. But that should not stop us from identifying the building blocks and starting with certain core solutions that bring peoples and countries together, creating a vibrant space where peoples, ideas, goods and services can seamlessly flow and collaborate, thus creating collective hope and progress.
