🌊Join us for "True Cost of Hydropower - Case Studies from Tarbela and Neelum-Jhelum"💧 Discover the hidden impacts of hydro dams on ecosystems, communities & economies. 📆May 8, 2024 📍Roomy Signature, Islamabad 🕐1:30 to 4:45 🌐zoom.us/j/99784190682?…

🌍🔋 Exciting News from Renewables First and Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development! Our latest study on the integration of Renewable Energy (RE) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Pakistan is now available. 🔗Read the full study:lnkd.in/d2rpJgJB

The Dark Reality of Thar Coal Project: Unveiling the untold side of promises and perils. From contaminated water to vanishing resources, the documentary ' سُڪل کوھ: Dry Wells' sheds light on the challenges faced by Thar's communities. ⬇️Read more in Dawn: dawn.com/news/1833213

🌍 Calling all journalists! Join our 1-week intensive bootcamp on climate justice, energy transition & renewables! 🌿 📝 If you've been covering these topics since July 2023, we want you! 📅 Apply now with your stories & a Zoom interview for a chance to be selected.

🇵🇰 Pakistan aims to cut GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, needing $101B in international finance. Green financing for solar and EVs is still in its infancy, hindered by policy and market barriers. ⬇️Read more: dawn.com/news/1834545

🚨 New Energy Monitor Alert: "Amis vs Priorities, A Critique on National Electricity Plan 2023-2027 Dive into the intricacies of Pakistan's 5-year electricity plan, its gaps, and our actionable recommendations. ⬇️Read: priedpk.org/wp-content/upl…

🌿On #BiodiversityDay, let's shed light on the impact of Thar Coal plants on biodiversity. Ash from coal burning affects trees like kiree, kambhat, kandi, jhal, bauari, and beri, impacting foliage and cattle health. Urgent action needed to mitigate these harmful effects #TharCoal

🙌Calling all journalists! Dive into our 1-week intensive bootcamp on climate justice, energy transition, & renewables! Apply now with your stories and a Zoom interview for a chance to be selected. Last date to apply: June 1st, 2024. #ClimateJournalism #EnergyTransition

Read Azhar Lashari's article about Pakistan's move to replace imported coal with local Thar lignite for power generation, and the significant environmental risks involved. What will be the true cost of this shift? 🌎⚡ 🔗thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/119…

🚨A critique by PRIED and RF highlights flaws in IGCEP 2024-34. The plan, while aiming for a sustainable energy supply, overlooks the immense renewable energy potential in Sindh and Balochistan, threatening devolution of power in the energy sector ➡️Read priedpk.org/briefs/

From forests to drylands, our planet's ecosystems are on the verge. With up to 40% of land degraded, impacting millions, and droughts soaring by 29% since 2000, it's time for urgent action! 🌍💧 #EcosystemsInPeril #WorldEnvironmentDay‌2024

🎙️🌎A kacheri is a village meeting to discuss and address community issues. Earthwisepk magazine's podcast, "Kacheri," features Thar residents voicing concerns about coal mining and power generation impacting their pristine environment. ⬇️Listen: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/earth…

⚡️IGCEP cuts solar and wind energy in favor of costly hydropower and coal, harming RE targets and economic growth in Sindh and Balochistan. Policy re-evaluation is crucial for a balanced energy future. ⬇️Read more: dawn.com/news/1842934/i…

⚡Check out our latest brief on the vicious cycle of energy and economy in Pakistan. It explains the intricate Energy-Economy Crisis, the Catch-22 of Growth and Slowdown, and charts a Way Forward. ⬇ Read more: priedpk.org/wp-content/upl…

Despite the lofty promise, it is an expensive illusion that will delay if not prevent a genuine sustainable future powered by renewable energy systems. #NoToFalseSolutions #FossilFreeAsia #EndCoal #REalSolutionsNotCCS

The purpose of IGCEP is to ensure a reliable and cost-effective power supply by forecasting future demand and planning the development of new power plants and infrastructure for capacity expansion. #PakistanEnergyCrisis #IGCEP #cleanenergy #saynotolargehydro #Sustainability

IGCEP 2024-33 worsens Pakistan's energy crisis by cutting renewables, over-relying on large hydro and lacking technological integration like VRE and battery storage. #IGCEP2024 #PakistanEnergyCrisis #IGCEP #justtransition #cleanenergy #IGCEPTransparency #saynotolargehydro