The Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan 2024 is our blueprint for a sustainable future.This visionary plan integrates climate resilience into every facet of our development agenda. We are committed to prioritizing green investments, strengthening climate diplomacy, advancing low-emission growth, ensuring concrete targets and actions, and driving forward robust gender-sensitive climate financing. It is rooted in evidence and broad stakeholder engagement, ensuring that adaptation and mitigation are at the core of our governance. Our focus extends to safeguarding vulnerable populations and promoting equity. Through inclusive, district-level initiatives, we ensure that our climate actions benefit all, especially those most at risk. Our government is committed to transforming Punjab into a model of resilience and sustainable growth. We will protect our natural resources, reduce emissions, and create a thriving future for all our citizens. We promise to secure a resilient, prosperous Punjab for generations to come.

I am proud to unveil the Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan, a groundbreaking initiative designed to position our state at the forefront of climate resilience. As the administrative head, I am committed to ensuring the effective implementation of this plan at provincial and local scales. This innovative strategy integrates climate resilience into every facet of our governance, combining efforts from all sectors to address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s uncertainties. Our focus is on strengthening infrastructure, advancing sustainable practices, and fostering community-wide engagement. Every stakeholder, from government bodies to individual citizens, plays a crucial role in transforming this vision into reality. With your support, we will build a resilient and thriving Punjab.

OBJECTIVES

1. Establish evidence and research-based cross-sectoral baseline for climate-resilient development
2. Embed climate adaptation and mitigation in the planning and development framework
3. Prioritize green investments and promote a green economy with a special focus on vulnerable and affected sectors and communities
4. Promote low emissions; green development that yields social, environmental, and economic benefits and improves the air quality index
5. Enhance resilience of vulnerable and marginalized populations through climate justice and responsive approaches for equitable benefits
6. Encourage and include youth, media, civil society, women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable and marginalized groups in calls for action, training, and capacity building
7. Making Punjab a regional role model in resilience, recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction against climate-induced events
8. Include and integrate climate change topics in curricula (formal, informal, and skill development) and enhance institutional, technical, and knowledge capacities of stakeholders
9. Engage in climate diplomacy to address transboundary challenges and advance provincial and regional sustainability

The Environment Protection & Climate Change Department is dedicated to creating a cleaner and healthier Punjab. Through innovative projects, strict enforcement of environmental laws, and community engagement, we aim to safeguard our ecosystem. Our focus is on reducing emissions, promoting sustainable industries, and ensuring that future generations inherit a greener province...