ISLAMABAD:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan and Korea Land and Housing Corporation for sustainable urban development in Pakistan through emission reduction activities under the framework of the Paris Agreement.

The MoU signing ceremony was held in Katowice, Poland at the sidelines of World Urban Forum 11 on June 28, 2022. The MoU was signed by Mr Muhammad Jaffar, Charge d’ Affairs of Pakistan Embassy, Poland and Mr Shin, Koung Choul, Vice President.

According to a press release, the MoU aims to implement interventions for GHG emission reduction and improved living environment in the urban areas in Pakistan in order to contribute to improving the quality of life of the residents and sustainable development of Pakistan. Korea Land and Housing Corporation will establish implementation plans for GHG emission reduction and improved living environment in urban areas of Pakistan.

Ministry of Climate Change will prepare measures and policies to support and facilitate for GHG emission reduction in Urban Areas of Pakistan by including communications between Korea Land and Housing Corporation, municipalities, local governments, communities and residents.

Muhammad Jaffar appreciated the Korean government who is faithfully fulfilling the Paris Agreement to set itself onto a sustainable, low-carbon path. He said in order to make urbanization sustainable, our urban areas need to be visualized as a part of the socially transformed spatial regions, which requires inclusiveness, competitiveness, building safer cities and promoting energy efficient utilization of resources.

Pakistan has devised a three prong strategy to reduce GHG emissions, focusing on overall environmental surroundings, houses and transportation. This strategy includes flagship initiatives of Clean Green Pakistan Movement, Greening of Building Sector, and National Electric Policy.