ISLAMABAD
\nThe capital city is set to host one of the most significant dialogues on sustainable urban development as preparations intensify for the Pakistan Sustainability Summit 2025, themed \u201cSustainable Housing for Economic Resilience and Climate Smart Living.\u201d
\nThe upcoming summit, scheduled on December 3, is gaining momentum across both public and private sectors, as key national stakeholders express strong support for an urgent transition towards environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially inclusive housing models in Pakistan.
\nThis renewed push for sustainability in urban planning was evident on Saturday when the Founder of the Pakistan Sustainability Summit and Executive Director of Devcom-Pakistan, Syed Munir Ahmed, called on the President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Chairman of the Realtors Association of Pakistan, Sardar Tahir Mahmood, and briefed him on the vision, objectives and national relevance of the summit.
\nThe meeting underscored the strategic importance of engaging business leadership and the real estate sector in shaping Pakistan\u2019s housing future at a time when cities are expanding rapidly and climate vulnerabilities are intensifying.
\nExpressing his full support for the initiative, Sardar Tahir Mahmood emphasized that sustainable housing is no longer an option but a necessity for Pakistan\u2019s long-term economic resilience.
\n\u201cThe real estate and construction sectors are the backbone of Pakistan\u2019s economy, but they must now evolve in accordance with modern sustainability principles,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cSustainable housing is directly linked to economic resilience, climate-smart living and social well-being. As President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Realtors Association of Pakistan, I assure our full support to the Pakistan Sustainability Summit 2025.
\nThis platform is critically important to bring together policymakers, developers, environmental experts, academics and communities to devise innovative, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible housing solutions for the future,\u201d Sardar Tahir Mahmood stated.
\nHe noted that climate change, rising energy costs, water scarcity, and the rapid growth of urban populations have created unprecedented challenges for the housing sector.
\nAccording to him, the only way forward is to adopt low-carbon construction practices, renewable energy integration, green building standards, sustainable materials and efficient land-use planning.
\nHe reiterated that ICCI and the Realtors Association of Pakistan would encourage their members and stakeholders across the country to actively participate in the summit and contribute their insights, experiences and solutions for a greener housing future.
\nSyed Munir Ahmed, a well-known environmentalist and climate change advocacy expert, welcomed the support and described it as a strong endorsement of the summit\u2019s mission to mainstream sustainability in Pakistan\u2019s urban development framework. He highlighted that housing is deeply connected to economic stability, public health, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability, and therefore must be addressed through an integrated, multi-stakeholder approach.
\n\u201cThe Pakistan Sustainability Summit 2025 is not just a conference; it is the beginning of a national movement to rethink how we build our homes, cities and communities,\u201d Munir Ahmed said. \u201cOur goal is to promote sustainable housing solutions that are affordable, climate resilient, energy efficient and socially inclusive. At a time when Pakistan is facing devastating climate impacts, from floods to heatwaves, sustainable housing is essential for protecting both people and the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The capital city is set to host one of the most significant dialogues on sustainable urban development as preparations intensify for the Pakistan Sustainability Summit 2025, themed \u201cSustainable Housing for Economic Resilience and Climate Smart Living.\u201d The upcoming summit, scheduled on December 3, is gaining momentum across both public and private sectors, as key […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":516338,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n