The Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR), International Growth Centre (IGC) and Mahbub-ul-Haq Research Centre (MHRC) hosted a workshop to assess the causes and impact of air pollution in Pakistan. This note is based on the workshop discussion.
The two sub themes discussed included data issues and regulatory challenges in tackling air pollution. Participants included government representatives, international development agencies, representatives from civil society, the legal community, and academic researchers. The workshop identified ‘low-hanging fruits’ i.e., some immediate and actionable measures which could easily be taken to tackle air pollution. While air pollution on its own is an immediate concern for Pakistani citizens, especially in urban areas, it is also critical to the issue of climate change since it affects the sustainability and liveability of cities.
