0.93%
Share of global GHG emissions
Extracted from the CAIT Climate Data Explorer (2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #150
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #161
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. NDC Status
Pakistan submitted its updated NDC in October 2021.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Pakistan intends to set a cumulative ambitious conditional target of an overall 50% reduction of its projected emissions by 2030, with a 15% reduction from the country’s own resources and a 35% reduction subjected to the provision of international grant finance.
- To reach the target, Pakistan aims to shift to 60% renewable energy, and 30% electric vehicles by 2030 and ban coal imports as well as expand nature-based solutions. The updated NDC has also added new sectors and new gases for enhanced contributions.
- The revised NDC envisages a broader approach to adaptation, addressing adaptation needs in several sectors and stressing the loss and damage component.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Biodiversity and ecosystem
- Disaster risk management
- Forestry
- Health
- Waste
- Water
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Pakistan
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners.
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