The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives convened the 13th cohort session of the Green Zameen Fellowship on October 28, 2025, at Serena Hotel in Quetta to focus on practical pathways for Pakistan’s energy transition. The programme brought together emerging leaders to discuss demand-side management through smart grids, the role of green architecture and the policies needed to create a sustainable built environment.
Dr. Syed Ali Abbas Kazmi of USPCAS-E, NUST examined the challenges and opportunities of demand-side management, highlighting energy inefficiencies in agriculture and how smarter integration of solar installations can improve reliability and reduce waste. His remarks emphasised technical and policy measures that could make demand-side solutions more feasible across Pakistan’s varied terrain and farming systems.
Dr. Usama Perwez from NUST outlined sustainable housing approaches and underscored the importance of energy-efficient design in Pakistan’s rapidly expanding cities. He stressed that integrating green architecture into urban planning and building codes is essential for a durable, cost-effective energy transition that benefits households and communities.
The session aimed to equip fellows with the knowledge and policy tools to drive a just energy transition, combining technical innovation with inclusive policy action. Through the Green Zameen Fellowship, CPDI continues to cultivate a community of changemakers prepared to advance clean energy solutions and strengthen Pakistan’s energy security.
