Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet: Pakistan

 

Pakistan emitted 342 million metric tons (MtCO2e) in 2012, with the energy sector contributing 46 percent to overall emissions, followed by agriculture (41%), land-use change and forestry (6%), industrial processes (5%) and waste (2%). Greenhouse gas emissions increased by 87 percent from 1990 - 2012, primarily due to the energy and agriculture sector emissions. 

 

Pakistan submitted an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), but does not specify emissions reduction targets or mitigation activities. Pakistan’s 2012 National Climate Change Policy states that the Government will develop an Action Plan for implementing climate change mitigation measures in the energy, agriculture and forestry sectors. However, actions are contingent upon affordability, provision of international climate finance, transfer of technology and capacity building.