CERP, in collaboration with the Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy & Finance (JRCPPF) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and Princeton’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (ACEE), hosted the third edition of the workshop “Navigating the Energy Transition for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan.” The workshop aimed to address the central question of how Pakistan can meet its urgent energy demands while paving the way for a low-carbon future.

Held on 29–30 May 2025 in Islamabad, this edition brought together 35 participants from across Pakistan’s energy ecosystem, including policymakers, regulators, researchers, and public- and private-sector actors. The program combined technical lectures, interactive group work, and high-level policy dialogues, creating a unique learning environment that combined analytical depth with practical, hands-on engagement. Sessions explored demand forecasting, long-run scenario planning, clean energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, policy design for energy transition, and financing mechanisms. A major milestone was the launch of the Pakistan Energy Transition Roadmap (PETR) Project.

The workshop also featured two policy dialogues: “Mobilising Capital for Energy Finance” and “Pakistan’s Energy Transition Policy Planning.” These discussions underscored that inclusive stakeholder engagement, credible data, and iterative, locally grounded policymaking are essential to accelerate Pakistan’s transition. Participants gained actionable insights into forecasting tools, financing opportunities, and practical frameworks for policymaking under uncertainty.