ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has submitted its new national climate targets (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations, calling for $565.7 billion in climate financing by 2035 to meet ambitious environmental goals.
According to official documents, Pakistan pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1.28 billion tons by 2035, compared to the projected 2.55 billion tons. Out of this, the country will reduce 17% of emissions using its own resources, while an additional 33% cut depends on international funding and technology support.
The Ministry of Climate Change revealed that under its previous commitments (NDC 2.0, 2021–2025), Pakistan successfully achieved a 37% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions without any international financial assistance.
Looking ahead, Pakistan’s climate plan envisions a massive expansion in clean energy, with over 38,000 MW of renewable and green power by 2035. By 2030, at least 30% of new vehicles will be electric, supported by 3,000 charging stations nationwide. Additionally, under the energy efficiency policy, the country has set a target to cut 35 million tons of carbon emissions by 2030.
Officials emphasized that global cooperation, affordable green technology, and climate financing are essential for Pakistan to achieve these milestones.
