Pakistan is advancing a nationwide strategy to combat climate risks through sustainable construction, a move underscored by the conclusion of a major three-day summit that brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on new green building policies and practical implementation mechanisms.
According to information today, the Pakistan Green and Resilient Building Conference 2025 served as a platform to highlight recent government initiatives aimed at embedding environmental sustainability into the country’s urban development framework.
In her keynote address, Aisha Moriani, Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, detailed the government”s recent legislative efforts. She pointed to the Pakistan Green Building Code 2023, the Green Taxonomy, and the Climate Risk Screening Guidelines 2024 as significant milestones in integrating sustainability into national planning.
Echoing the federal commitment at a provincial level, the Director General of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), Muzamil Hussain Halepoto, confirmed that the Sindh government is actively incorporating green building requirements and eco-friendly policies into its regulations. “Promoting sustainable construction will not only help mitigate climate risks but also strengthen the foundations of urban development,” stated Halepoto, who attended the event as Chief Guest.
The DG SBCA later joined a panel discussion with representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change, the National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA), and the World Bank. The dialogue centered on policy execution, financial facilitation, and scalable methods for expanding green and resilient construction nationwide.
The conference also celebrated achievements in the field, with eight organizations receiving EDGE certification awards for exceptional performance in energy and resource efficiency. The recipients, including OGDC, Zameen Development, Allied Bank, and Habib University, were honored in a ceremony where Chairman P and D, Najam Shah, presented the awards.
A high-level roundtable on Green Building Incentives concluded the main proceedings, where government bodies, financial institutions, and private sector stakeholders discussed policy and market-based strategies to encourage sustainable practices. Participants from both public and private sectors affirmed their commitment to supporting these initiatives through technical and financial cooperation.
The gathering also recognized emerging talent with the awarding of Experts PIN Certification to new professionals and specifically highlighted the important role of youth in advancing climate resilience efforts.
Following the conference, attendees participated in capacity-building workshops focused on the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Building Resilience Index, providing practical tools for assessing and improving the resilience of buildings against environmental hazards.