UNDP Pakistan

31/12/2025

Strengthening biodiversity action in 🌱

With support from Global Environment Facility and in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan, convened a National Validation Workshop to support the finalization of Pakistan’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030 and the 7th National Report (7NR), aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The workshop brought together federal and provincial governments, academia, and local communities to refine the NBSAP and validate inputs to the 7NR, ensuring inclusive, evidence-based planning.

30/12/2025

🎙️ Episode 3 of is now live.

Join us as we explore bold ideas and expert insights on the innovations shaping Pakistan’s future.

Featuring Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative, ; Ali Naseer, Chief Strategy Officer, Jazz; Rabeel Warraich, Founder and CEO, Sarmayacar; and Kashmala Kakakhel, International Climate Finance Specialist.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSUx_UKUKk8

As the world races toward 2030, Pakistan’s development journey stands at a critical crossroads. Incremental change is no longer enough. What’s needed now is ...

29/12/2025

🌿 Empowering Women for a Climate-Resilient Future

, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan, held a Focus Group Discussion in Lahore under the Institutional Strengthening for the project, focusing on the Kigali Amendment and gender mainstreaming in Montreal Protocol implementation.

Led by Dr. Saleem Janjua, National Project Manager , the discussion brought together subject experts and youth to highlight Pakistan’s priorities for climate-resilient and inclusive action.

Key takeaways:
💧 Phasing down Hydrochlorofluorocarbons & Hydrofluorocarbons to strengthen climate resilience
🌱 Promoting gender-inclusive approaches in the Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning sector
❄️ Sustainable cooling requires research-driven, inclusive solutions
💪 Women’s leadership is key to transformative climate action

29/12/2025

Wrapping up the year with Episode 3 of , "The Innovation Imperative", dropping tomorrow! 🎬

Join Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative , Ali Naseer, Chief Strategy Officer at Jazz, Rabeel Warraich, Founder & CEO of Sarmayacar, and Kashmala Kakakhel, International Climate Finance Specialist, as they explore how innovation, digitalization, entrepreneurship, and smart climate finance can shape Pakistan’s future.

🎙️Big ideas. Real solutions. A conversation you don’t want to miss.

29/12/2025

When the floods swept through Buner, they took homes, harvests, and a sense of safety.

But in the aftermath, resilience shines through. Families are rebuilding, communities are standing together, and hope is returning. This is what recovery looks like.

26/12/2025

🎙️ Coming soon: Episode 3 of

The Innovation Imperative — the final podcast of the year, and it’s a fun one! A conversation on rethinking development, embracing innovation, and shaping creative solutions for a rapidly changing world.

Stay tuned!

24/12/2025

A landmark step toward safer digital spaces. 💙📱

appreciates Dr. Nafisa Shah for convening Pakistan’s first parliamentary hearing on technology-facilitated — bringing together lawmakers, Ministry of Human Rights, National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, civil society and UN partners to centre survivor voices, while advancing survivor-centred legislation, stronger institutional accountability, and inclusive digital and AI governance — so innovation truly leaves no one behind. 🤝

22/12/2025

and Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan convened a Focus Group Discussion on the and gender mainstreaming under the Montreal Protocol — supporting hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) phase-down in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector following Kigali Amendment ratification in Oct 2025 by Pakistan.

Highlights from the discussion:
❄️ Climate-resilient cooling solutions
👩‍ Gender-responsive implementation across Montreal Protocol sectors
🤝 Multi-stakeholder coordination & capacity building

Full implementation of the Kigali Amendment could help avoid up to 0.4°C of global warming, while protecting the ozone layer.

22/12/2025

Season’s greetings from all of us at 🎄

As this year comes to a close, we thank our partners, colleagues and communities for all your support. We look ahead to 2026 with renewed purpose — continuing to work together for inclusive development and a more resilient Pakistan, which .

18/12/2025

Strengthening finance in Pakistan 🌿

Through the Global Umbrella Programme of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), , in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan and with support from Global Environment Facility, is strengthening how biodiversity is planned, financed, and managed across Pakistan.

The BIOFIN launch highlighted progress on key assessments and explored innovative financing solutions, while underscoring the role of youth, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, and gender-responsive approaches. Through the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, is advancing inclusive biodiversity governance that safeguards livelihoods and vulnerable ecosystems. 🌍💚

18/12/2025

, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 🇵🇰 and Japan - The Government of Japan 🇯🇵 have officially launched a joint initiative to strengthen local governance and enhance service delivery across the of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Supporting 19 Tehsil Local Governments, the initiative combines community-prioritized infrastructure with institutional capacity building, including sustainable operations and maintenance, to improve service delivery, resilience, and inclusive development across the region.

Together, we’re strengthening local governance to deliver for communities where it matters most. 🤝

➡️ Read more: https://go.undp.org/iyS



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18/12/2025

With support from the European Union in Pakistan🇪🇺 and in collaboration with the Election Commission Of Pakistan, , through the PLEDGE project, convened its first provincial consultation in Peshawar to support the review of election rules and advance gender equality and social inclusion in electoral processes.

The consultation brought together parliamentarians, government institutions, the Election Commission of Pakistan, civil society, academia, and media to identify pathways for strengthening the participation of women, youth, minorities, and persons with disabilities – towards more inclusive and representative electoral frameworks across Pakistan.