Efforts to promote green practices in Pakistan's industrial sector stressed.

The European Union (EU) has been supporting sustainable and green inclusive growth in Pakistan through its project titled 'International Labour and Environmental Standards Application in Pakistan's SMEs (ILES)' which is being jointly implemented by WWF-Pakistan and International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2016.

Each year the EU provides pound 100 million to Pakistan in grants for development and strengthening cooperation.

Speaking at a seminar highlighting green practices in Pakistan's industrial sector, Dr. Stephen Langrell, Head of Rural Development and Economic Cooperation, European Union Delegation to Pakistan said the impact of the GSP+ status has been positive, with exports to the EU increasing by 82%.

However, the GSP+ status for Pakistan is set to be revised soon, and would demand compliance with 32 core international conventions, which were previously 27.

Therefore, the reporting mechanisms for SDG-12 and MEAs by WWF-Pakistan are very timely and useful, which could improve Pakistan's reporting at the international level...