APO International Conference on Green Productivity 2.0 Concludes at LUMS with Strong Regional Participation
Lahore, 29 November 2025 — The Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO) international conference on Green Productivity 2.0 (GP 2.0), jointly organized by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), National Productivity Organization Pakistan (NPO), and the Federal Ministry of Industries & Production, concluded successfully at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The two-day event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, academics, international experts, and development practitioners from 21 APO member economies, with over 80 foreign delegates participating, marking it as one of Pakistan’s most prominent international forums on sustainable industrial transformation.
The conference featured high-level plenaries, expert keynotes, and sector-focused discussions aligned with the advanced GP 2.0 framework. Sessions addressed a range of themes including sustainable architecture and industrial growth, energy efficiency, circular-economy innovation, energy transition, digital productivity tools, green hydrogen applications, green initiatives in the power and oil & gas sectors, efficient thin-film photovoltaics, circular plastics solutions, and collaborative approaches across government, academia, and industry. Experts from Italy, Japan, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, Vietnam, Pakistan, and other APO economies shared cutting-edge research and applied solutions shaping the future of green productivity across the region.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, stated, “Green productivity is not just an environmental choice; it is an economic necessity for countries like Pakistan.” He highlighted Pakistan’s 2035 targets: over 6% productivity-driven GDP growth, $100 billion in exports, 30% reduction in emissions intensity, climate-resilient infrastructure nationwide, 60% clean energy, two million green and high-tech jobs, and full integration into Asian green supply chains.
Dr. Musadiq Malik, Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, emphasized the alignment of climate policy with productivity-led growth. “Pakistan’s energy future depends on cleaner, smarter, and more efficient systems. Green productivity strengthens energy security and national resilience,” he said. He also noted that Pakistan’s 17% voluntary NDC commitment demonstrates its responsibility to safeguard future generations and highlighted challenges posed by declining multilateral climate financing.
Ms. Shaista Pervaiz Malik, MNA and Convener of the Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs, stressed that green productivity ensures economic growth progresses alongside environmental responsibility and social well-being, a balance essential for a sustainable Pakistan. APO Secretariat representative Mr. Zainuri Juri praised Pakistan’s leadership on the GP agenda, calling it exemplary among member economies.
Dr. Fiaz Chaudhry, Senior Advisor at LEI, and Mr. Alamgir Chaudhry, CEO NPO, highlighted the importance of collaboration in accelerating sustainable industrial transformation. Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost LUMS, praised active participation from national and international delegates, noting that insights from the conference will support Pakistan’s transition toward cleaner, more competitive, and productivity-driven industrial growth.
The Green Productivity 2.0 conference concluded with a strengthened regional commitment to advance sustainable industrial development, deepen cross-sector collaborations, and support Pakistan’s transition toward a low-carbon, innovation-driven, and globally competitive industrial economy.
