Punjab Identified as Lead Agency for $10 Million Youth Climate Grants Project

Meanwhile, the Environment Protection and Climate Change Department (EPCCD) Punjab has been identified as the lead agency for a proposed $10 million Youth Climate Action Grants project aimed at supporting more than 1, 000 youth-led green projects and building the climate-action capacity.

Key points

• According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative is being processed under the World Bank Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan for FY2026-35.
• The proposed $10 million project is among the initiatives being processed under the World Bank Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan for FY2026-35.
• While 5, 000 university students would receive climate-action training and capacity-building backing, under the plan, more than 1, 000 green micro-grants would be provided to youth-led projects.
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For context, the proposed project will combine financial backing for youth climate initiatives with technical mentorship, climate leadership training and a Digital Youth Climate Portal to assist young individuals develop and implement local climate solutions. Unfrozen Glacial Lakes in Pakistan Rises in Less Than Two Months.

Proposed activities include nature-based solutions, rainwater harvesting, community composting, urban greening and water conservation, along with technical mentorship and climate leadership development.

Though the project document does not specify the detailed responsibilities of partner organisations, university networks and climate change clubs have been identified as implementation hubs for the initiative.

Notably, the proposed $10 million project is among the initiatives being processed under the World Bank Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan for FY2026-35. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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In short, punjab Identified as Lead Agency for $10 Million Youth Climate Grants Project is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.