The federal government has allocated Rs2.48 billion to the Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Division under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27, with the revised Green Pakistan Programme receiving the largest share of funds as authorities seek to strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable development.
According to the development programme, the Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Division will oversee four major projects during the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on environmental protection, climate adaptation, urban planning and green entrepreneurship.
The total allocation for the division stands at Rs2.477 billion, including both local and foreign funding components.
Green Pakistan Programme Receives Largest Allocation
The government’s flagship Green Pakistan Programme (Revised) emerged as the biggest project under the ministry, receiving an allocation of Rs2.335 billion for FY2026-27.
The overall cost of the programme stands at Rs122.15 billion, while expenditure up to June 2026 is estimated at around Rs34.96 billion. The project still carries a substantial throw-forward liability, reflecting the long-term nature of the initiative.
The Green Pakistan Programme aims to promote afforestation, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration across the country. It forms part of broader efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation.
Ministry to Strengthen Technical Capacity
Another key project included in the PSDP is the Strengthening Technical Capacities of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (STC-MoCC&EC).
The project has an estimated cost of Rs916 million, while expenditure up to June 2026 is expected to reach approximately Rs58.6 million.
The government has allocated Rs40.66 million for the scheme during FY2026-27.
The initiative is aimed at improving institutional capacity and enhancing the ministry’s ability to formulate and implement climate-related policies and programmes.
Green Entrepreneurship Project Included
The PSDP also includes a project titled “Green Skills for Sustainable Development: Promoting Green Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Pakistan.”
The project carries a total cost of Rs450 million, and the government has allocated Rs51.6 million for the next fiscal year.
The initiative seeks to encourage environmentally friendly businesses and support innovation in green technologies. Authorities believe the project will help create new economic opportunities while promoting sustainable practices.
The programme is also expected to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce capable of supporting Pakistan’s transition toward a greener economy.
National Urban Strategy to Address Climate Risks
In response to increasing concerns over floods, droughts and climate-related disasters, the government has included a project for the Formulation of National Urban Strategy and Guidelines to Reduce Impacts of Urban Flooding, Droughts, Climate Disasters and Spatial Planning Risks in Pakistan.
The scheme has an estimated cost of Rs106.4 million.
For FY2026-27, authorities have allocated Rs50 million, including support through foreign assistance.
The project is designed to help develop comprehensive urban planning guidelines aimed at reducing the impact of climate-related emergencies and improving disaster preparedness.
Experts have repeatedly stressed the need for better urban planning as Pakistan continues to experience increasingly frequent extreme weather events, including floods, heatwaves and drought conditions.
Climate Change Remains a Key National Priority
The government has identified climate resilience and environmental sustainability as important components of its broader development strategy for FY2026-27.
The Planning Ministry has stated that projects contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development have been prioritised under the country’s economic roadmap.
Besides investments in information technology, energy and infrastructure, the government has also placed emphasis on addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring sustainable growth.
The PSDP 2026-27 has been formulated in a resource-constrained environment, prompting authorities to focus on high-impact projects while exercising strict control over the introduction of new schemes.
Officials say the development programme seeks to balance economic growth with environmental protection and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s ability to cope with the growing risks posed by climate change.