Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017
The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 is a federal legislation introduced to address the growing environmental and climate challenges in Pakistan. It extends to whole of Pakistan. The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 aims to promote climate resilience, mitigation, and sustainable development. Its main features include setting up the legal and institutional framework for addressing climate change-related issues in the country. The Act establishes the Climate Change Council and the Climate Change Authority, which are responsible for formulating climate policies, strategies, and plans and overseeing their implementation. It emphasizes the need for climate adaptation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and integrating climate considerations into various sectors, such as agriculture, water resources, and energy. Furthermore, the Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 places a focus on climate financing and creates a Climate Change Fund to mobilize resources for climate adaptation and mitigation projects. The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 underlines the country’s commitment to addressing climate change and aligning with international agreements, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Rio De Janeiro 1992; the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC 1997; the Paris Agreement 2015; and any other agreement relating to climate change to which Pakistan is a signatory. The Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017 provides a legal framework to mitigate the impacts of climate change, enhance the country’s resilience to climate-related challenges, and promote sustainable development practices in Pakistan.
