Pakistan Demands $565.7 Billion in Climate Finance in New UN Submission

Pakistan has demanded $565.7 billion in climate finance and technology support as part of its updated national climate targets (NDC 3.0) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on September 23, 2025. The country made it clear that one-third of its emission reduction goals are conditional on receiving this international assistance. According to the NDC 3.0 document, Pakistan aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions from 2,559 million tons to 1,280 million tons by 2035. Of this reduction, 17% will be achieved through the country’s own resources, while 33% depends on global financing and technology transfers. Pakistan highlighted its earlier achievement under NDC 2.0, where it reduced emissions by 37 percent between 2021 and 2025 without international aid. Officials noted that this milestone demonstrated the country’s commitment to climate action despite financial and technological challenges. The updated plan also outlines Pakistan’s renewable and clean energy transition. By 2035, the country expects to generate 38,000 megawatts of clean energy. By 2030, 30 percent of newly purchased vehicles are projected to be electric, supported by 3,000 charging stations nationwide. Under its energy efficiency policy, Pakistan has set a target of reducing emissions by 35 million tons by 2030. The NDC 3.0 document stresses that global cooperation is essential, calling for enhanced climate finance, transfer of green technologies, and capacity building to ensure Pakistan’s sustainable development and resilience to climate change.