The US Department of Agriculture will begin the Fertilizer Right initiative in Pakistan this year as part of an agreement between Pakistan and the US. This $4.5 million, four-year project will assist farmers in using fertiliser more effectively while minimising costs and environmental degradation.
According to a statement released on Thursday, the agreement was achieved at sessions of the US-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group.
In order to increase the resilience of farming communities confronting climate change, the two parties decided that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will begin a new, five-year Climate Smart Agriculture initiative in Pakistan.
The activity will encourage the application of climate-smart farming techniques, boost the adoption of digital technologies, and support the expansion of agricultural technology companies. This year, USAID will also introduce the Climate Finance Development Accelerator initiative, which will aid in securing both local and foreign funding for Pakistan’s expansion of renewable energy. By a combination of governmental changes, public education campaigns, and a strengthened business sector, it will serve as a catalyst for funding for climate mitigation and adaptation measures.
Officials from Pakistan and the US agreed at the working group discussion to organise a roundtable in Karachi to discuss the future of green shipping. The conference’s experts will pinpoint chances to increase Pakistan’s economic competitiveness by getting ports ready for zero emissions shipping.
According to the statement, USAID’s initiatives have so far assisted Pakistan in preventing 55 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since 2017, which has helped the nation reach its target of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.
It was mentioned that the US was financing a feasibility study to enhance Karachi’s waste management procedures by employing cutting-edge technology to transform animal waste into biomethane and fertilizer.