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Pakistan ‘can generate’ 75m tonnes of carbon credits annually worth 2.25bn

Published on: September 24, 2025 3:46 AM

Pakistan has the potential to generate 40 to 75 million tons of tradable carbon credits per year, worth $400 million to $2.25 billion, said the Transparency International Pakistan in its report on Tuesday.

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The TI Pakistan report titled ‘Carbon Markets Readiness in Pakistan: Addressing Governance Gaps and Safeguarding Against Integrity Risks’ is an assessment of gaps in governance of carbon markets in Pakistan, including identifying challenges and opportunities for achieving high integrity projects based on international best practices.

The report notes that Pakistan holds substantial potential in carbon markets, offering both environmental and economic opportunities.