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Insights on climate finance, energy transition, and sustainability leadership from the Planetive team.

22 April 2026Future of Energy, Decarbonizing Energy, Digital Innovation

Decentralized defense: Solar, batteries, and the future of Pakistan's national grid

Pakistan's energy resilience increasingly depends on distributed solar, battery storage, and grid modernization to reduce imported fuel exposure and improve reliability.

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15 April 2026Future of Energy, Decarbonizing Energy, Sustainable Finance

How to power Europe's industrial competitiveness in an era of uncertainty

The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act puts manufacturing competitiveness back at the center, but delivery depends on secure, affordable energy and large-scale infrastructure investment.

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30 October 2025Digital Innovation, Future of Energy, Decarbonizing Energy

Beyond hyperbole: Local iterative innovation is making real change in energy and water

Technology and innovation may be reshaping societies and economies but amid the noise and hyperbole, many solutions may not live up to their promises, especially in sustainability.

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24 July 2025Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy, Future of Work

Why LNG is vital to the future of supply chains

As supply chains adapt to the shifting geopolitical landscape, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is emerging as a critical buffer.

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19 May 2025Digital Innovation, Future of Work, Sustainable Finance

Unlocking South Asia’s Potential Through Collaboration

Persistent geopolitical tensions, especially between India and Pakistan, impede the region’s economic and technological potential.

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26 March 2025Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy, Future of Work

3 essentials for carbon capture and storage to really take off

Making reductions in global carbon emissions requires more than energy efficiency improvements and expansion of renewables.

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3 February 2025Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy, Future of Work, Sustainable Finance

Why South-South collaboration is key to unlocking clean energy

Self-sufficiency, indigenization and affordability will be the key factors in meeting the the energy needs of the Global South.

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9 October 2024Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy, Future of Work

The denominator challenge: Navigating Pakistan’s energy crisis

Escalating electricity costs stem from fixed payments and a shrinking consumer base.

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1 July 2024Digital Innovation, Future of Energy, Future of Work

Why innovative climate technology requires global collaboration

Through innovation, technology holds the promise of expediting the processes of decarbonization and energy transition, propelling us towards a sustainable future.

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30 November 2023Future of Energy, Future of Work

These 3 electricity regimes give us a glimpse of global energy

To guarantee sustainable progress, electricity providers worldwide must implement well-thought-out tariff systems.

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16 October 2023Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Work

Why carbon capture is key to reaching climate goals

Carbon-capture and storage (CCS) technology has emerged as a robust and innovative tool to reduce carbon emissions and make progress towards net zero goals.

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30 September 2023Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy

From carbon capture to utilization: Emerging Technologies

With significant improvements in capture, storage and utilization technology, carbon capture is a very important tool in the road to net zero emissions. Carbon dioxide emissions are the largest contributor to global GHG ...

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21 June 2023Hydrogen, Sustainable Finance

What Asian Countries Can Teach on Hydrogen Development Financing

Countries in Europe can learn about financing hydrogen from Asian countries.

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19 May 2023Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy, Sustainable Finance

How to finance the energy transition in Asia

To achieve 2050 net zero emissions targets, investments must be tripled to a global annual investment of $4 trillion by 2030.

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15 May 2023Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Work

Beyond climate mitigation: Pakistan floods show no turning back

33 million people were affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022.

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6 February 2023Future of Energy, Future of Work, Hydrogen

The fuel of the future: Hydrogen and the Middle East advantage

The Gulf countries have, with a lot of clarity, chalked out a clear pathway to deliver a promise to their future generations; a promise of prosperity while keeping the decarbonisation goal in clear vision. From being one...

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9 January 2023Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy

The hydrogen era for energy security

Hydrogen is capable of providing cleaner, greener energy

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20 June 2022Future of Energy, Sustainable Finance

How local banking can champion decarbonization in emerging market

Emerging markets need $1 trillion a year to transition to net zero.

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16 November 2021Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy

Putting Pakistan’s coal to bed

Why isn’t there enough conversation around an early coal phase out in Pakistan when a 190-country coalition has agreed to do so, when major international banks and public finance institutions have pledged to end coal fin...

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2 August 2021Sustainable Finance

Closing the sustainable finance gap

The race to achieve net-zero carbon emissions requires significant commitment from global players including countries, corporations, policymakers and people. Achieving the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), net zer...

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3 February 2021Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Future of Work

Why boardroom equity matters

Not so long ago, boards and senior management teams were men-only affairs, but across the Middle East and North Africa, they are becoming more diverse

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14 September 2020Future of Energy

Four tools for increasing sustainable energy financing

Sustainable finance is a key ingredient in the energy transition - but there is a large gap between what is available and what is required.

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19 May 2020Digital Innovation, Future of Work

The Rise of a Collaborative Economy

When the pandemic hit, the initial reaction of the world was to look inwards and many countries were concerned about their own borders. However, when the reality hit harder, so did the realization that the problem was a ...

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9 January 2020Decarbonizing Energy, Sustainable Finance

How to clear the finance & policy hurdles for clean energy future

Global energy demand is rising. In 2018, it grew by 2.3%. Most of the demand was met through a 7% increase in renewable generation, although coal still played a major role in developing economies.

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16 September 2019Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy

Making Pakistan's Energy Sector Greener, Cheaper and Reliable

Over the past few years, Pakistan has added extra generation to counter blackouts - but not much attention has been given to energy infrastructure, efficiency, and improving the recovery of electricity dues - one of the ...

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11 September 2019Future of Energy

How CleanTech can help Power Pakistan's Green Revolution

Pakistan has been the 8th-most affected country when it comes to climate change. Although the government recognizes that vulnerability, there is a lot of room for forming an effective adaptation plan.

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5 August 2019Decarbonizing Energy, Future of Energy

Seeking Equilibrium in Pakistan’s Energy Triangle

Pakistan ranks at 103 out of 125 countries as per the World Energy Trilemma Index 2018, which focuses on energy security and energy equity. In the last few years, adequate generation capacity was added to overcome long-...

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22 November 2018Digital Innovation, Future of Work

Pakistan’s Digital Revolution is Happening Faster than you Think

The digital power of China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) is slowly unfolding and shaping into a whole new area of opportunity.

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