Pakistan, China team up on green energy future

May 05, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan-China cooperation on climate change and green finance was highlighted as both sides explored ways to advance scalable, technology-driven and commercially viable sustainability solutions.

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting with Mr. Ma Jun, President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability, China.

The discussion focused on strengthening collaboration in green finance, climate technologies, and sustainable development initiatives, according to a press release issued.

Mr. Ma Jun briefed the minister on China’s Green Accelerator Program, launched in 2016, which consolidated 35 policy recommendations into a unified framework.

He noted that China has since built the world’s largest green financing system, estimated at around USD 7 trillion. He also highlighted that China currently manufactures about 70% of global wind and solar energy equipment and nearly 60 percent of electric vehicles worldwide.

He explained that the core aim of the Green Accelerator initiative is to design bankable green projects by integrating technology, finance, carbon markets, and project development expertise, enabling large-scale and commercially sustainable climate solutions.

Both sides also discussed practical applications of green technologies in different regions, including biochar production from jute sticks in Bangladesh, intelligent precision irrigation systems in China and Uzbekistan, and sustainable desert agriculture initiatives in Abu Dhabi.

The exchange emphasized the importance of adapting innovative solutions to local conditions while maintaining financial viability.

Dr. Musadik Malik briefed Mr. Ma Jun on Pakistan’s under-process “Green Fields” initiative, which aims to connect young entrepreneurs working on green ventures with national and international investors. The program is designed to promote green entrepreneurship and support youth participation in sustainable economic development.

The Federal Minister appreciated China’s leadership in green finance and clean technology and stressed the importance of international partnerships in accelerating practical and scalable climate action. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to learning from global best practices to support its transition toward a green and sustainable economy.

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