A high-level delegation of GIZ Pakistan, led by Dr. Nicolai Dellmann, Head of Projects, called on Secretary P&D Board, Mr. Rafaqat Ali, at the P&D Board.The meeting focused on two upcoming climate initiatives:1️⃣ Strengthening Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Pakistan (SAR II)2️⃣ Strengthening Climate Resilience through Promotion & Financing of Nature-based Solutions (NbS)🌱 These initiatives aim to implement local, resilience-building adaptation measures aligned with Pakistan’s climate policy placing special emphasis on nature-based solutions in the agriculture sector.The Secretary of the P&D Board highlighted that the Government of Punjab is actively promoting climate financing and noted that a dedicated Climate Finance Unit (CFU) has already been established within the P&D Board to assist government departments in accessing and managing climate finance.✅ Enhancing climate resilience✅ Promoting nature-based, locally grounded solutions
✅ Aligning with national climate policy priorities🤝 Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration for a greener, climate-resilient Pakistan.The delegation included:
Dorje Lama – Project Manager, Alyna Nawab – Team Lead, Climate Finance, David Netscher – FMB colleague, HQ, Alicia Beck – Country Manager, Pakistan,Yaelle Malika – FMB colleague, HQ, Britta Jel – Consultant for Appraisal Mission, From the P&D Board, Sr. Chief Environment Ms. Nadia Shafiq, AC Environment Mr. Rizwan, and other concerned officers also participated.
