Welcome to EPCCD

Climate Resilience

Chief Minister’s vision

The Climate Resilience Initiative aims to build adaptive capacity, protect vulnerable communities, and promote sustainable practices across sectors. Learn More

CM PUNJAB

Welcome to EPCCD

Climate Resilience

Chief Minister’s vision

The Climate Resilience Initiative aims to build adaptive capacity, protect vulnerable communities, and promote sustainable practices across sectors. Learn More

CM PUNJAB

Punjab’s vision

Punjab’s Climate Outlook

Punjab, the most populous province of Pakistan, has a strong economic record and contributes about 54.2 % to the national GDP, facing a unique set of challenges and opportunities in the context of climate change (PGS, 2023). Understanding the province's demographic trends, land profile, and key climate parameters is essential for developing effective strategies to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves.

Partnerships for planetary progress

Leading the way in conservation

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Sectors

Sectoral Overview

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Water Resource

24 main canal system with several distributaries

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Eco-Friendly Consulting

Our renewable energy solution harness the power of natural.

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Agriculture

Largest share of crop production in paksitan

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Industry

68% polluting industries lie within city boundaeis

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Transport

21.1 Million Vehicles Registered up till 30 Jun 2022

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Messages

Senior’s Advisory Message

Marriyum Aurangzeb

Senior Minister Planning & Development

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Zahid Akhtar Zaman

Chief Secretary Government of the Punjab

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Silwat Saeed

Secretary Environment Protection & Climate Change Department

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Real-Time Progress

Top Performing Actions

100% Completed
Install water quality monitoring stations at major surface water bodies
Responsible Departments
EPA IRR
56.9% Completed
Deploy floating trash barriers to prevent waste and plastics from accumulating in water bodies
Responsible Departments
EPA IRR WASA-Lahore +4
50% Completed
Establish biogas plants in potential areas.
Responsible Departments
ENR
40.7% Completed
Set up rainwater harvesting systems in public buildings in high-potential districts.
Responsible Departments
WASA HUD LGCDD +11
38.8% Completed
Effective and immediate implementation of the Punjab Water Act 2019 for sustainable groundwater governance.
Responsible Departments
EPA IRR HUD

Geographic Impact

Project Locations in Punjab

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Key Climatic Impacts in Punjab

01

Temperature Change and Heat Stress

0.18°C above normal mean change1 0.97 °C average rise in 57% of the...

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02

Frequent and Intense Precipitation & Floods

+45% Annual Rain Variation (2022)5 0.7 million acres of cropland & ..

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03

More Drought Years

Metrological Droughts linked with 27% yield variation in province9 Largest...

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04

Destructive Wildfires

89% increase in forest fire events compared to last year12 377 events...

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vision/Goal/objectives

Our Objectives

  • Establish evidence and research-based cross-sectoral baseline for climate-resilient developments.
  • Embed climate adaptation and mitigation in the planning and development framework.
  • Prioritize green investments and promote a green economy with a special focus on vulnerable and affected sectors and communities.
  • Promote low-emission green development that yields social, environmental, and economic benefits and improves the air quality index.
  • Enhance the resilience of vulnerable and marginalized populations through climate justice and responsive approaches for equitable benefits.
  • Encourage and include youth, media, civil society, women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Vision

"A Climate Resilient Punjab"

Goal

Promoting sustainable growth in Punjab based on low-emissions development and enhancing capacity to manage, adapt and recover from climate events.