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Nationally Determined Contributions


Introduction:

In June 2016, a study regarding Pakistan’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), to be submitted to UNFCCC before the start of COP-22, was initiated by Ministry of Climate Change. In the light of directions by Secretary Ministry of Climate Change. Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC) was declared as the Secretariat and was assigned to enter into an MOU with UNEP to undertake this study. Pak-INDC study project was started on war-footing basis at GCISC. The TORs of this study, as defined by PM Office were met with and the study was completed and submitted to UNFCCC before the start of COP-22 with the approval of the Government of Pakistan.

The report states that under the desired development concerns, future GHG emissions are set to grow. Pakistan being highly vulnerable to extreme climate events is into a state of forced adaptation. In consideration of projected future emissions and potential for mitigation, Pakistan offers different options as part of its INDC for emission reduction, subject to the availability of Finance, Technology Development & Transfer and Capacity Building by the international community.

INDC document reiterates Pakistan’s commitment and obligations towards the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, and the objective to limit the average global temperature increase to 1.5 to 2.0 degrees Centigrade. It will continue to play a meaningful role in global efforts towards achieving this goal. As explained in the Pak-INDC, a number of mitigation and adaptation measures and actions are already being undertaken with domestic resources. These measures and actions can be intensified in coming years with expected availability of international climate finance, technology development and transfer, and capacity building.

GCISC References:

INDCs report

 

 
 
  • 21 September, 2024

The climate change courses, developed collaboratively by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany, the University of Kassel, Germany, GCISC, and GIZ, have been uploaded on the GCISC website. The details can be found under the "Climate Change Courses" tab.

  • 2 September, 2024

Ms. Aisha Humera Chaudhary's appointment as Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination is warmly welcomed by the Centre. Additionally, she will take on the role of Vice-Chair of the GCISC Board of Governors. Under her dynamic leadership, GCISC is expected to reach new milestones.

  • 04 April, 2024

The GCISC extends a warm welcome to the Honorable Ms. Romina Khurshid in her new role as the coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. We are enthusiastic about your dedication to addressing climate change challenges and eagerly anticipate working with your kind support.

GCISC and GIZ jointly organize a workshop to launch National and Provincial Climate Risk Profiles and CLimate Information Resource (CIR) Portal under SAR Project at Ramada Hotel on March 20, 2024.