{"id":103103,"date":"2025-08-24T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=103103"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T13:18:10","slug":"pakistan-approves-green-taxonomy-to-boost-climate-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pakistan-approves-green-taxonomy-to-boost-climate-investment.html","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan approves Green Taxonomy to boost climate investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Islamabad: Pakistan has approved the Pakistan Green Taxonomy, a new framework aimed at channeling investment into climate resilience and sustainable growth. Supported by the World Bank, the initiative provides a structured system to classify and prioritize green activities and projects, ensuring greater transparency in sustainable finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Green Taxonomy has been developed by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Pakistan, and the World Bank. The final draft was circulated to key ministries, including Planning, Industries, and Communications, before being presented to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). Following its review, the ECC granted approval, paving the way for its formal rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/us-slaps-19-duty-on-exports-from-pakistan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan avoids 29% tariff as US slaps 19% duty on its exports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials said the taxonomy will serve as a tool for policymakers, banks, financial institutions, and investors to align financing decisions with Pakistan\u2019s climate and environmental goals. It will also help identify genuine green investments, discourage \u201cgreenwashing,\u201d and create confidence in sustainable financial products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with severe climate challenges, including heavy rainfall, flash floods, and declining crop yields such as reduced sugar production due to changing weather patterns. By steering finance toward renewable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection, the taxonomy is expected to play a key role in strengthening the country\u2019s ability to adapt to climate risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A central goal of the Green Taxonomy is to unlock private capital, particularly from commercial banks, for climate-focused projects. Authorities believe this will help fill Pakistan\u2019s significant financing gap for sustainable development while positioning the country as an attractive destination for global green investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pak-growth-edges-up-inflation-eases-adb-outlook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Growth edges up, inflation eases: ADB Outlook for Pakistan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials emphasized that the taxonomy marks a major step in Pakistan\u2019s efforts to mainstream climate considerations into its economic planning and financial system, supporting long-term sustainable growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Pakistan has approved the Pakistan Green Taxonomy, a new framework aimed at channeling investment into climate resilience and sustainable growth. Supported by the World Bank, the initiative provides a structured system to classify and prioritize green activities and projects, ensuring greater transparency in sustainable finance. The Green Taxonomy has been developed by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Pakistan, and the World Bank. The final draft was circulated to key ministries, including Planning, Industries, and Communications, before being presented to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). Following its review, the ECC granted approval, paving the way for its formal rollout. Read: Pakistan avoids 29% tariff as US slaps 19% duty on its exports Officials said the taxonomy will serve as a tool for policymakers, banks, financial institutions, and investors to align financing decisions with Pakistan\u2019s climate and environmental goals. It will also help identify genuine green investments, discourage \u201cgreenwashing,\u201d and create confidence in sustainable financial products. 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