A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with the Iqbal Executive Development Center (IEDC) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), and Nutshell Communications on March 13 to develop a structured, scalable approach to capacity building, with a focus on carbon markets, digital literacy, and workforce readiness.

By combining CVF-V20’s global platform and climate finance expertise with NUST’s academic and training infrastructure and Nutshell’s private-sector engagement, the collaboration aims to create a pipeline of skilled professionals to support Pakistan’s transition toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Hamza Ali Haroon, CVF-V20 Regional Director for South and West Asia, Dr. Fiazz Hussain Shah, IEDC Director, and Ms. Fareena Mazhar, Nutshell Communications Chief Public Engagement Officer, in the presence of representatives from academia, policy institutions, and the private sector.

Complementing these efforts, CVF-V20 has also launched a partnership with Dawn Media Group on March 31 through its flagship initiative, Breathe Pakistan, to strengthen climate action, advocacy, and global engagement. The partnership leverages the platform to move beyond awareness toward implementation by convening investor sessions, high-level dialogues, and multi-stakeholder engagements that showcase bankable projects and promote climate investment.

A central component of this collaboration is the upcoming Second International Climate Change Conference, to be held on April 22 to 23, which will serve as a platform to amplify the voices and priorities of climate-vulnerable countries and reinforce their role in global climate governance.

Lastly, the CVF-V20 Secretariat signed an MOU with JS Bank at the end of the month to unlock private sector investment and strengthen the role of financial institutions in climate action. The collaboration aims to develop and finance bankable projects across renewable energy, green transportation, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-resilient agriculture. It also supports the structuring of CPP-aligned projects and the establishment of a local resource mobilization group to channel domestic capital into climate investments.

This engagement reflects a broader effort to bridge the gap between climate ambition and financing by positioning Pakistan’s financial sector as a driver of resilient and sustainable growth.

Across all three partnerships, a common theme emerges: the need to translate climate strategies into delivery. By linking finance, capacity-building, and advocacy platforms, CVF-V20 is helping to build a more coordinated ecosystem in which policy frameworks, investment pipelines, and stakeholder engagement reinforce one another.

These collaborations signal a shift from fragmented efforts toward a more integrated approach to climate action; one that mobilizes capital, builds institutional capacity, and strengthens national and global partnerships. Together, they lay the foundation for scaling climate solutions, accelerating implementation of the Pakistan CPP, and unlocking long-term economic opportunities rooted in resilience and sustainability.