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ISLAMABAD—Ministry of Environment and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Tuesday inked a project for Institutional Capacity Enhancement for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in Pakistan.
Director General Environment, Javed Ali Khan and Engr. Shahia Yousif Bakhait, UNIDO Representative in Pakistan signed the project document on behalf of the Ministry and UNIDO respectively. Minister for Environment, Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi speaking as Chief Guest appreciated UNIDO’s cooperation with the Ministry for tackling the environmental issues particularly mitigating the effects of climate change.
“This new initiative in collaboration with the UNIDO will help boost Clean Development Mechanism activities in the country and attract foreign investment as well,” the minister said.
Secretary Environment, Khushnud Akhtar Lashari was also present at the project signing ceremony. The project being executed at a cost of US$ 674,610 aims to create enabling policy framework through strengthening capacities of the Ministry of Environment - Designated National Authority (DNA) for CDM projects in the country.
The project also aims at building capacity of Clean Development Mechanism Cell established to facilitate CDM activities and collaborative ministries and private sector by developing systems and skills for identification, assessment and evaluation of CDM projects in line with the sustainable development objectives of the country.
The project will assist the stakeholders in identification of priorities and exploitation of potentials in the industrial sector regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy and other areas. It will also build the local capacity for effective participation in global efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The project will increase awareness about climate change issues in general and CDM business opportunity in the country in particular and enhance capacities in CDM project development, carbon market development and trade. It also has a component in developing financing mechanisms for energy efficiency in industry through linking the market in Pakistan with other developed countries such as Norway.
The strategy to be adopted for the project will base on UNIDO’s vast experience in capacity building in climate change issues including the Government of Pakistan’s own approach on how it see the climate change and what aspects needed to be addressed.
By Ali Imran
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