The Climate-Energy Nexus: A critical review

For a country like Pakistan, it has become increasingly critical to focus on the climate-energy nexus as it grapples with climate vulnerability  and escalating energy insecurity. Navigating this intersection presents formidable challenges as well as foreseeable opportunities. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Khushnud and Numair Liaqat explore the climate-energy nexus and examine its implications for the general public. They discuss Pakistan’s energy policies, pricing strategies and the ongoing energy crisis. 

Dr. Fatima Khushnud has earned a PhD in corporate finance from U Western Australia, gaining a strong foundation in finance and management. She has worked as Chief Operating Officer at PACT Capital, and also headed the advisory council for the Independent Pak Producers. Currently she is heading the Pakistan Environment Trust as their Executive Director. 

Numair Liaqat is a Policy Economist at the International Growth Center, State Fragility Initiative. His research interests include human development, environmental sustainability, public finance, urbanization, and energy. Numair holds an MSc in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford.