ISLAMABAD — The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is set to convene a virtual consultative discussion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, focused on laying the institutional, governance, and justice foundations for a credible “Country Platform” to guide Pakistan’s clean energy transition.

The high-level session, titled “Building the Foundations of a Country Platform for a Just Energy Transition in Pakistan,” brings together key climate strategists, researchers, financial institutions, and international policy organizations.

Key Discussion Themes

• Aligning National Priorities: Examining how a dedicated Country Platform can bridge national climate targets with international financial institutions, private investors, and global development partners.
• Policy Coherence & Investment Readiness: Strengthening institutional governance to make clean energy projects more attractive to international sustainable finance mechanisms.
• Equitable Transition: Ensuring that the shift toward renewable energy is inclusive, protecting vulnerable communities while advancing Pakistan’s climate commitments.

Event Details

Key Speakers & Participating Organizations

The consultative discussion will feature experts and representatives from prominent national and international climate entities, including:

• SDPI Leadership & Energy Team: Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Dr. Khalid Waleed, Ubaid ur Rehman Zia, Saira Adnan, Khalida Bashir, and Nismah Rizwan.
• Global Partners: Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), World Resources Institute (WRI), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI).
• Climate Coalitions & Experts: Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20), Lucas Isakowitz, Anam Rathor, Faran Rana, Muhammad Badar Alam, and Aisha Khan.

“As Pakistan seeks to accelerate climate action and mobilize sustainable finance, establishing a transparent Country Platform is vital to ensuring a realistic, financeable, and socially equitable energy transition.”