Last month, I stood at my window in Islamabad, watching hailstones bounce off parched ground. Meanwhile, Karachi baked under a heatwave. These aren’t seasonal quirks, they’re warnings! Pakistan is no longer on the brink of climate catastrophe; it is already living through it. Ranked as the most climate-vulnerable country on the Climate Risk Index 2025 […]
Financing a Greener Future – Why? Read More »
Overview As the climate crisis intensifies, the global focus on sustainability is shifting but not always in the right direction. In the West, climate denial politics are resurfacing, with figures like Donald Trump dismissing the urgency of climate change. Meanwhile, shrinking climate funds and economic recalibrations suggest a potential retreat from green commitments. Yet in
From Trash to Tech: Will Climate Entrepreneurs Find a Foothold in Pakistan? Read More »
Overview Pakistan, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement, has pledged to reduce projected carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, relying heavily on international financial support. However, despite its potential, climate tech attracted only 2-3% of total startup venture funding between 2018 and 2023. Investments have primarily focused on low-carbon mitigation projects, with limited funding
Financing Climate Tech in Pakistan: Bridging the Gap Read More »
Pakistan’s climate tech industry poised for multi-billion dollar growth Pakistan’s climate tech sector is emerging as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, with industry experts predicting it could reach $3-4 billion in the next five years. With abundant tech talent, low deployment costs, and increasing global ESG regulations, the country is well-positioned to capitalize on this growing market.
Climate Techs in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Barriers for Pakistan Read More »
Overview Climate tech has seen its share of ups and downs, but over the past decade, the sector has witnessed remarkable growth. According to Dealroom.co, the climate tech ecosystem has expanded 45-fold in ten years. Despite a 20% decline in the enterprise value of global climate tech startups in 2022, the sector rebounded to $2.5
Climate tech funding: The mismatch catch Read More »
