ISLAMABAD STAFF REPORTER
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with the delegation of SPAR6C (Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation), a global initiative overseen by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
SPAR6C is a five-year programme (2022–2027) supporting Pakistan, Colombia, Thailand, and Zambia in preparing to participate effectively in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening Pakistan’s readiness for Article 6 cooperation, with a particular focus on the student sponsorship program under SPAR6C. They reviewed ongoing support for Pakistani students who have been trained or conducted research related to Article 6 and explored future opportunities to connect their expertise with national carbon market initiatives.
The discussions also included ongoing and upcoming carbon trading opportunities in Pakistan and potential projects under evaluation.
Dr. Musadik Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to building a robust, transparent, and inclusive carbon market. He emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration not only with international development partners like SPAR6C but also with the domestic private sector to ensure national climate readiness and sustainable economic growth.
