Sustainable Energy & Economic Development (SEED) Programme

📣 📰 Exciting News! ASI has been featured in Prospect Magazine’s latest special edition, Climate: the UK’s New Green Priorities! In the article, "The UK’s Climate Finance Opportunity” we discuss how strategic investments—supported by the UK—can play a pivotal role in building climate resilience in vulnerable regions, including Pakistan and Somalia. With climate finance as a powerful tool, the UK has an opportunity to support sustainable development and foster resilience in communities on the frontlines of climate change. We’re proud to be part of this essential conversation alongside policymakers, thought leaders, and changemakers. 📖 Check out the digital article here: https://lnkd.in/e5XJcqme Pick up a print copy of Prospect Magazine at select newsstands, and explore more about our work and the impact of climate finance globally. cc: Suvojit Chattopadhyay Nick Parkhill Nicholas Haslam Photo Credit: Sahar Zafar / ASI

Unlocking Investment Potential in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Step Toward Regulatory Reform Can outdated regulations be holding back investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? 🤔 This question was at the center of a recent consultative session chaired by the Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance. Departmental secretaries from key sectors discussed the pressing need for regulatory reforms that could unlock private sector investment in the province. The session, supported by SEED, explored how outdated regulations are acting as roadblocks for investors. We are scoping the potential for support to help streamline processes and foster a more investor-friendly environment. This collaborative effort marks the first step towards potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape in KP. The aim? To make it easier for businesses to thrive, benefiting both the province and its people. #RegulatoryReform #InvestmentInKP #PrivateSectorGrowth Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Adam Smith International, British High Commission in Pakistan

SEED, in partnership with the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization, held a session focused on the Direct Supply of Electricity from KP-owned Hydro Power Plants. This initiative aims to provide affordable energy directly to industries, enhancing their competitiveness and fostering growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Key stakeholders, including the Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, the Secretary of Energy for KP, and members of the industrial community, contributed valuable insights to further refine this initiative. This collaboration is set to strengthen industrialization and speed up economic growth in the region. 🏭🌍

Happy #IndependenceDay2024 🇵🇰

We delivered 36 credit hours of PPP capacity-building sessions to 46 government officers from 12 departments in Peshawar. Participants will submit concept notes and take the CP3P Foundation exam by APMG International. Half of the attendees were women officers from KP. Departments included Health, Education, Industry, Communication & Works, Tourism, Energy, The Planning and Development Department (P&DD), Finance, KP Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC), Mines and Minerals, and Environment Development. #PPP #CapacityBuilding #GenderInclusion #APMG #PublicPrivatePartnerships British High Commission in Pakistan Adam Smith International APMG International

✨ Eid Mubarak! May our celebration be filled with love, happiness, and renewed hope. ✨ #EidAlAdha

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍 Every action counts in protecting our planet. Small changes lead to big impacts. By reducing waste, conserving water, and planting trees, we can make a difference. Together, we can: ♻️ Reduce pollution 🌳 Preserve habitats 💡 Save energy 🌼 Foster biodiversity Let’s commit to a greener, healthier future! 🌱💚 #GenerationRestoration #KP

SEED concluded a session on navigating carbon markets in Peshawar, attended by key stakeholders from the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Attendees included the Special Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, the Additional Chief Secretary, the Secretary of Energy & Power, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chief of the International Development Section of P&DD, and other senior officials. During the session, participants were briefed on the history and functioning of compliance and voluntary carbon markets, highlighting the opportunities these markets offer for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to develop viable projects in the energy, transport, forest, and industry sectors. SEED also shared updates on ongoing carbon market projects with the energy and forest departments, which aim to generate carbon credits for the province. #CarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #KP

A meeting was held in Peshawar on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Markets transaction. We aim to unlock this potential by encouraging public-private partnerships and enabling the design and implementation of forest-based carbon projects. 🌳📊 #KP #CarbonMarket #ForestBasedCarbonProjects

The Peshawar Clean Air Alliance receives recognition at the Air Sensors International Conference in California. Peshawar Clean Air Alliance's emphasis on community-driven collaboration in environmental monitoring sets a global standard. #ASIC2024 #AQRC #EnvironmentalMonitoring 🌟📊 Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (پاکی)