UK to Fund Several Climate Change Projects in Pakistan
The United Kingdom has pledged support for seven climate change initiatives in Pakistan, including the development of solar farms and the application of artificial intelligence to cut emissions.
Announced by the British High Commission on Friday, the initiative emphasizes Pakistan’s vulnerability to extreme weather, such as the catastrophic 2022 floods that claimed over 1,700 lives and displaced millions.
The funded projects include plans to build floating solar farms, create AI-driven platforms to reduce emissions and convert agricultural waste into clean energy.
Each project will receive expert guidance on financial matters, gender equality, and social inclusion to improve its proposals and attract investors.
Key projects include a 500MW floating solar farm at Keenjhar Lake, designed to generate clean energy and decrease reliance on fossil fuels.
Another initiative, led by Quintech Sciences, focuses on eco-friendly, health-conscious products, while a biochar project will convert agricultural waste into a carbon-rich substance to enhance crop yields and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.
The Pakistan Environment Trust will transform agricultural waste into clean energy for industrial use, and establish a facility to produce Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (R-PET) resin, aimed at reducing plastic dependency and carbon emissions.
