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- NUST has launched Green-Tech Hub in collaboration with Pakistan’s climate ministry to support young innovators
- Among the 10 startups featured at COP29, three will receive sponsorship for funding and green job creation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take its top 10 startups to the Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, this November to showcase projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to individuals familiar with the initiative on Friday.
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has launched a Green-Tech Hub (G-TH), a state-of-the-art facility designed to transform Pakistan’s energy landscape and reduce the country’s carbon footprint by fostering green technologies, renewable energy solutions and eco-friendly innovations at its Islamabad campus. The platform will help young innovators connect with industry leaders to promote their green projects.
The COP29 climate conference, set to take place in Baku next month, will bring together representatives from various nations to discuss the adverse impacts of climate change and evaluate available solutions for adaptation.
“We are seeking the top 10 startups working in agritech, energy and other sectors to sponsor and take to COP29,” said Salaal Hassan, the chief executive officer of Ignite, a company dedicated to funding and supporting tech ventures, while addressing the launch of the Green-Tech Hub.
He added that three of the selected startups would receive assistance to raise funds and create green jobs.
“Young innovators should focus on solutions to combat climate change,” he emphasized.
Speaking at the event, Ministry of Climate Change Secretary Aisha Humera highlighted Pakistan’s challenging environmental situation, noting it also presented opportunities for young innovators.
“This Green-Tech Hub platform is designed to offer solutions to climate change-related challenges,” she said. “Pakistan contributes less than one percent to [global carbon] emissions, yet its impact on our economy and society is immense.”
“We aim to help young innovators connect with the industry to market their ideas and products, promoting green solutions,” she added.