During London Climate Action Week 2026, a roundtable discussion on mobilizing investment for Pakistan's sustainable infrastructure and climate transition was held at the headquarters of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) in London. The session brought together senior representatives from the government, financial institutions, development finance institutions, investors, and the private sector to discuss ways to increase investment in sustainable infrastructure and climate-focused projects in Pakistan.
Key Participants and Attendees
Among the participants were Her Excellency Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan; Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks' Association and OGDCL; Atif Bajwa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank Alfalah; and Ayesha Khan, Managing Director at Acumen Funds. More than 30 representatives from development finance institutions, commercial banks, institutional investors, and climate organizations from Pakistan and the United Kingdom attended the discussion.
Opportunities and Challenges
Participants agreed that Pakistan offers considerable opportunities for climate and infrastructure investment but emphasized that realizing this potential will require closer collaboration among the government, investors, blended finance providers, and project developers. They stressed the importance of developing a strong pipeline of bankable projects, supported by enabling policies and practical financing mechanisms, to attract greater private-sector participation.
Priority Areas Identified
The discussion identified several priority areas, including the establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force to develop a pipeline of investable projects and the creation of a coordinated platform linking the public and private sectors with financiers to accelerate project identification and development. Participants also called for strengthening research and market intelligence to support evidence-based policymaking and financing structures, while highlighting climate-resilient agriculture as a key investment area to improve productivity, food security, and economic resilience.
Policy Support and Regulatory Incentives
They further emphasized the need for targeted policy support and regulatory incentives to encourage greater private investment in sustainable infrastructure. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen cooperation and develop practical solutions to mobilize higher levels of private capital for Pakistan's sustainable infrastructure, supporting the country's transition toward a greener, more resilient, and inclusive economy.
Future Collaboration
Participants also expressed support for continued collaboration through future initiatives aimed at fostering partnerships, promoting innovation, and expanding sustainable investment opportunities in Pakistan.
