The Sindh Energy and Climate Conference will be held on November 3 and 4, 2026, bringing together government representatives, energy experts, researchers, industry stakeholders, media professionals and affected communities to discuss the province’s energy and climate challenges.
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The organisers announced the two-day event at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club on October 28. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah is also expected to attend the conference.
The event aims to develop recommendations for Sindh’s energy and climate future, encourage cooperation among stakeholders and establish a common direction for long-term planning.
Seven organisations are jointly organising the conference: Climate Action Center Karachi, Sath (formerly CSIDC), CSSP, PIDC, The Knowledge Forum, Indus Consortium and PRIED.
Speakers at the press conference included Yasir Darya, Director of Climate Action Center; senior journalist Afaq Bhatti; Zeenia Shaukat of The Knowledge Forum; and Mehwish Laghari of PRIED.
Organisers Call for Long-Term Energy Planning
Yasir Darya said Sindh needed a coordinated approach to energy planning, arguing that responsibilities were spread across different ministries and government offices without a sufficiently concentrated effort to address the province’s energy situation.
He said Sindh’s energy requirements would continue to grow and called for planning over the next 20 to 25 years.
Darya also raised questions about the distribution of benefits from the growing adoption of solar energy, asking why the expansion of solar power was not reaching local communities more effectively.
Emphasising an inclusive approach, he said the principle of “leave no one behind” should guide energy planning, including decisions about electricity generated through solar power.
He added that indigenous communities in Sindh would participate in the conference and that organisers would advocate for their involvement in planning the province’s energy future.
Coal and the Transition to Clean Energy
Zeenia Shaukat of The Knowledge Forum identified coal dependence as a major obstacle to Pakistan’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.
She said existing structures supporting coal energy could create resistance to the transition and highlighted Sindh’s strategic position in Pakistan’s coal-based energy sector.
Shaukat stressed that decisions made in Sindh would play an important role in shaping the country’s future energy direction.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for discussing the challenges associated with moving towards cleaner energy, while considering the province’s energy needs, governance arrangements and the interests of affected communities.
Six Key Themes of the Conference
The Sindh Energy and Climate Conference will focus on six major themes:
Energy Access and Climate Justice: Addressing access to energy and the unequal effects of climate change.
Decentralised Energy Governance: Exploring how energy decisions can be made more effectively and inclusively.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels: Discussing pathways towards reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Wind and Solar Adoption: Examining opportunities to expand renewable energy and improve local access.
Zero-Emission Transport: Exploring cleaner transport systems and lower-emission mobility.
Climate Finance: Discussing funding and financial mechanisms to support climate action and the energy transition.
Focus on Communities and Practical Recommendations
The organisers said the conference would bring different stakeholders together to identify common ground and develop practical recommendations for Sindh.
A central focus will be ensuring that discussions about energy development and climate policy reflect the needs of local communities, alongside government priorities, research findings and industry considerations.
The event comes amid growing discussions about renewable energy, climate resilience and long-term energy planning in Pakistan. Its recommendations are intended to help shape the future direction of energy and climate policy in Sindh.
