On August 6th, Acumen Pakistan hosted Acumen Climate Action for Pakistan (ACAP) Day in Islamabad, convening some of the most innovative and influential minds dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. The event highlighted the urgent need for collaboration across sectors to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change, particularly in the agriculture sector.
Key moments during this event included:
🔸 Fireside chat between the Managing Director of Acumen Pakistan, Dr. Ayesha Khan and the Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb. The conversation emphasized the pivotal role of climate finance in shaping Pakistan’s sustainable future, focusing on mobilizing resources to support climate resilience initiatives.
🔸 Insights from top regulators, including the Chairman SECP and CEO of the Pakistan Stock Exchange - PSX, on integrating climate risks into financial markets and creating incentives for sustainable investments.
🔸 Corporate leaders’ discussions: Highlighted the importance of building scalable, locally-driven solutions that enhance climate resilience across industries.
🔸 A conversation on key insights from Acumen’s upcoming report, From Apathy to Action: Building Resilience in Pakistan’s Agriculture. The report will be launched soon, so stay tuned for more details.
🔸 Panel discussions with international and local stakeholders: Explored the critical role of blended finance and public-private partnerships in accelerating climate action, ensuring that financial solutions reach the most vulnerable communities.
🔸 A compelling climate science interlude: Addressed the profound impacts of water and climate change on agriculture, underscoring the need for evidence-based policies.
As we continue to forge partnerships and drive innovation, events like ACAP Day underscore the power of collective action in building a climate-resilient future for Pakistan.
Thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees for making this event a success!
IFC - International Finance Corporation, UNDP, STATE LIFE. USAID | The World Bank | UNDP | IFC - International Finance Corporation | STATE LIFE | Zubyr Soomro | Senator Sherry Rehman | Akif Saeed | Shoaib Javed Hussain | Kashmala Kakakhel | Farrukh H Khan | Akmal Siddiq | Kashif Thanvi | Rashid Bajwa | Mekaeel Malik | Naz Khan | Atif Bajwa | Zubyr Soomro