Pakistan, ADB formalize $304m climate resilience projects

December 31, 2025 (MLN):  Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have formalized two climate resilience projects valued at 304.5 million dollars through agreements signed on Tuesday.

The documents were signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, while ADB was represented by its Country Director, Ms. Emma Fan, according to a press release issued.

The initiatives include the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project, costing $180.5m, and the Punjab Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Agriculture Mechanization Project with an allocation of $124m.

The Sindh project focuses on improving water management and flood protection systems, rehabilitating natural coastal barriers, and enhancing the capacity of institutions and local communities for effective climate planning.

More than 3.8 million residents of Thatta, Sujawal, and Badin districts are expected to benefit.

The Punjab agriculture project aims to strengthen climate-resilient farming practices in 30 districts of the province.

Key components include providing small farmers with access to climate-friendly machinery, promoting residue management to discourage crop burning, setting up training and testing centers, and supporting the economic empowerment of 15,000 women through skills development and diversified livelihoods.

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