Pakistan’s economic growth is heavily reliant on resource-intensive practices in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and energy. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation have increased pressures on water and energy resources, leading to significant inefficiencies, rising emissions, and environmental degradation. SCP presents a vital solution by promoting resource efficiency, reducing dependency on imported fuels, and supporting sustainable industrial practices that collectively enhance Pakistan’s competitive position internationally — reinforcing that Pakistan’s NDC is not just a climate pledge, but a strategy for resilient, resource-efficient, low-carbon development.
This White Paper, Integrating Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) and Climate Change Policy: A Strategic Contribution to Strengthening Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) and Long Term - Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), outlines a strategic approach to integrating sustainable consumption and production (SCP) into Pakistan’s development framework. As Pakistan faces mounting challenges from resource scarcity, climate vulnerability, and economic pressures, the adoption of SCP principles offers a transformative pathway to build resilience, foster economic growth, and align with global sustainability standards.
