The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) is committed to advancing a Just Energy Transition that ensures a fair and inclusive shift from fossil fuels to sustainable and renewable energy sources. Recognizing the urgency of climate change and the socio-economic challenges associated with energy transitions, CPDI works to promote policies and initiatives that prioritize environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic resilience.

Objectives

• Advocacy for Renewable Energy: Promote the adoption of clean and sustainable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

• Policy Research and Reform: Conduct research to develop evidence-based recommendations for inclusive and equitable energy policies.

• Community Engagement: Ensure the participation of marginalized and affected communities in the transition process to protect their livelihoods and rights.

• Capacity Building: Empower stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society organizations, and local communities, with knowledge and skills to support energy transformation.

• Private Sector and Government Collaboration: Work with industry stakeholders and policymakers to encourage investment in green energy infrastructure and innovation.

• Energy Justice and Accessibility: Advocate for affordable and accessible clean energy solutions for all, particularly in underprivileged and rural areas.

Key Focus Areas

• Phasing Out Fossil Fuels: Developing strategies to reduce reliance on coal, oil, and gas while ensuring a fair transition for workers and industries.

• Renewable Energy Expansion: Encouraging investment in solar, wind, hydro, and other sustainable energy solutions.

• Legislative Advocacy: Strengthening laws and policies that promote renewable energy and climate justice.

• Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public on the importance of a just and sustainable energy transition.

Ongoing and Past Initiatives

CPDI has been actively involved in research, advocacy, and community engagement projects aimed at fostering a just energy transition. The organization continues to push for reforms that align Pakistan’s energy sector with global climate commitments while ensuring economic and social sustainability.

A Call for Integrated Energy, Environment, and Economic Planning in Pakistan CPDI, in collaboration with the Green Zameen Fellowship Programme, an ongoing initiative by CPDI, organized cohort sessions in all major cities of Pakistan. The event brought together Senators, MNAs, MPAs, journalists, and activists to discuss the need for integrated planning that bridges the energy, environment, and economic sectors in Pakistan.

Key resource persons, including Dr. Fiaz Chaudhry, Chairman of NTDC, and Dr. Khalid Waheed, Head of Energy Economics at SDPI, emphasized the significance of conservation and efficiency measures. They highlighted the potential of the recently adopted Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC-2023) to reduce energy consumption in the building sector by 15-20%.

To accelerate progress toward Pakistan’s net-zero goals, participants underscored the importance of a holistic approach, including:

• Solar rooftop integration

• Clean cooking solutions

• Promotion of electric vehicles (EVs)

• Development of a National Integrated Energy-Economics Plan

• Regional collaboration on energy transition policies

Community-driven initiatives and capacity-building hubs for renewable energy-powered industries are essential to address challenges like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Additionally, incentivizing private sector development through tax exemptions and regional market support can provide economic growth opportunities.

However, achieving these goals requires strong political will and effective governance. Federal-provincial coordination, robust public-private partnerships, and vigilant civil society oversight are necessary to translate these strategies into actionable results. Energy security and sustainability must be prioritized in Pakistan’s political discourse to ensure a resilient and prosperous future.