Adverse impacts of climate change are badly harming the various socio-economic sectors in Pakistan. To cope with this situation the involvement of private sector can play a vital role, said Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam while addressing on Tuesday in an inaugural ceremony of a 120 KV solar project at a private beverage company in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. She said, “Recognizing the urgent need for action, Romina Khurshid Alam said that businesses across various industries in the country have started to realise their responsibility to cut the carbon emissions. But, they urgently need to step up their efforts in contributing to a greener future of the country”. The PM’s climate aide said that the private sector’s involvement is crucial not only for achieving carbon reduction goals but also for driving broader economic and social benefits in the fight against climate change in line with the government’s green and clean energy policies and programmes. She said, “The private-public partnership in promoting green energy projects is necessary in the country.

Collaboration between the private sector and government agencies is crucial to address the climate change impacts. Joint initiatives can enhance resource sharing, technology transfer, and capacity building. The present government will support such initiatives by the private sector”. Briefing the PM’s coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam, the beverage firm’s senior representative said that the solar energy project will generate 166,440 units annually to electrify the beverage, which would help reduce 150 metric tons of heat-trapping carbon emissions per year and help avoid cutting of 7,000 trees annually. Appreciating the private beverage firm for installing 120 KV solar energy project, she said that demonstration of pro-active and socially as well as environmentally-responsible role by the beverage firm should be inspiring initiative for other private sector businesses and industries all over the country. Romina Khurshid urged the private sector to invest in the renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms, to produce cleaner energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The promotion of sustainable products and practices in businesses can influence consumer behaviour, and will encourage a shift towards low-carbon choices among the public, she added.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan