ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday held a meeting with the United Nations Senior Coordination Officer for Climate and Environment, Alex Forbes, sharing steps being taken by the civic agency for carbon emission.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, CDA Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, and Director General for Resource and other officers.

According to a press release, the meeting discussed measures for environmental protection and the acquisition of carbon credits in the Federal Capital, Islamabad. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that CDA is following a comprehensive strategy for the environmental protection and improvement of the capital city, Islamabad.

He said that CDA expects to fully benefit from the global framework and market for acquiring carbon credits. “CDA is working on several projects for environmental protection and acquiring carbon credits,” he said and added that CDA has been “increasing the city’s green cover by planning to convert brown areas into green areas in the Federal Capital Islamabad.”

Mr Randhawa said that they are working on modern solid waste management project, which can facilitate the acquisition of carbon credits.

According to the press release, he mentioned that a project comprising 160 environmentally friendly electric feeder buses is running successfully in Islamabad and in the future, additional expansion of electric tram projects and eco-friendly transport can also be utilised to benefit from carbon credits.

“Chairman CDA said that the completion of development projects in Islamabad will also lead to a reduction in carbon emissions as well as citizens’ convenience. We are also striving to establish modern scientific landfill sites in Islamabad according to international standards, which will reduce environmental pollution,” read the press release.

It said that during the meeting, United Nations Senior Coordination Officer for Environment, Alex Forbes, emphasised promoting future technical assistance and cooperation, saying that they would consider providing technical support for acquiring carbon credits under international frameworks and green programs.

Chairman CDA said that technical assistance and cooperation with the UN and other international development partners are essential to address environmental challenges. He said that by enhancing CDA’s capacity, practical progress for acquiring carbon credits can be ensured.

Published in Dawn, January 24th, 2026