Lahore, Pakistan, February 21, 2025 – As part of the Supporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperation (SPAR6C) program, the Lakhodair landfill in Lahore will receive technical assistance to serve as a pilot project for the international carbon market. This was announced during a meeting with representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) as well as Pakistani government and development organizations.
The SPAR6C program aims to promote high-quality climate protection projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. In Pakistan, three ambitious greenhouse gas reduction projects are to be developed by 2027 that could benefit from carbon financing. The support for the Lakhodair landfill serves as a blueprint for future projects in the waste sector.
“This project sets an important precedent for the joint sharing of benefits between the public and private sectors, as well as local communities. In addition to emissions reductions, it creates jobs, strengthens community resilience, and improves public health,” said Maryam Aurangzeb, Senior Minister of Punjab.
The Lakhodair landfill receives more than 5,500 tons of waste daily, of which about 55-60% is biodegradable and releases methane—a greenhouse gas that is 80 times more harmful to the climate than CO₂ over a 20-year period. Through the planned introduction of a methane collection system, this gas will be used to power the city of Lahore.
SPAR6C is led by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and is being implemented in Pakistan through the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Center (UNEP-CCC) with the support of GFA Consulting Group. In addition to the Lakhodair landfill, two other projects with high climate protection potential will be supported by SPAR6C.
“We are excited to realize this project as one of Pakistan’s first Article 6 transactions and will continue to provide support through SPAR6C and the Carbon Transaction Facility,” said Marshall Brown, Global Program Manager of GGGI.
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