LEGISLATION AND
POLICIES FOR AIR
POLLUTION CONTROL IN
PAKISTAN
An Overview
INTRODUCTION
 Air pollution is a significant environmental issue
in Pakistan, affecting the health and well-being
of its citizens.
 Air pollution is responsible for an estimated
60,000 premature deaths annually in Pakistan.
 The country's air pollution problem is largely due
to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and
vehicle emissions.
HEALTH HARMS OF AIR POLLUTION
PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ACT, 1997
 The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act,
1997, is a federal law that provides a framework
for environmental protection, including air
pollution control.
 The Act establishes the Pakistan Environmental
Protection Agency (PEPA) as the primary agency
responsible for environmental protection.
 It sets out procedures for environmental impact
assessments, pollution control, and enforcement.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY, 2005
 The National Environmental Policy, 2005, is a
comprehensive policy framework that addresses
environmental issues, including air pollution.
 The policy sets out goals and objectives for
environmental protection, including reducing air
pollution.
 It establishes the National Environmental
Protection Agency (NEPA) as the primary agency
responsible for environmental protection.
AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
 Pakistan has established air
quality standards for various
pollutants, including particulate
matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen
oxides, and ozone.
NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE
POLICY 2021
 The policy aims to reduce air pollution by
promoting clean energy, improving fuel
efficiency, and enhancing public transportation.
 Pakistan has set a target to reduce its
greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030.
NATIONAL CLEAN AIR POLICY 2023
 Establish a National Air Quality Management System
 Enforce Air Quality Standards
 Reduce Industrial Emissions
 Promote Clean Energy
 Improve Vehicle Emissions
 Increase Public Awareness
 Enhance Research and Development
 Strengthen Institutional Capacity
 Develop Air Quality Action Plans
 Establish Air Quality Monitoring Network
 Promote Sustainable Transportation
 Encourage Public Participation
VEHICLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS
 The standards set limits for emissions of
pollutants such as carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides
 The standards apply to new vehicles and require
vehicle manufacturers to meet specific emissions
standards.
VEHICLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS
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INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS
STANDARDS
 Pakistan has established industrial emissions
standards to control air pollution from industrial
sources
 The standards set limits for emissions of
pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur
dioxide, and nitrogen oxides
 The standards apply to industrial facilities and
require them to meet specific emissions
standards
ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
 The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
(PEPA) is responsible for enforcing air pollution
regulations
 Industrial facilities and vehicle owners are
required to comply with emissions standards and
regulations.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
 Despite progress in establishing air pollution
regulations, Pakistan still faces significant
challenges in enforcing and complying with these
regulations.
 Limited institutional capacity and resources
hinder effective enforcement and compliance.
 Opportunities exist for international cooperation,
capacity building, and public awareness
campaigns to support air pollution control efforts.
CONCLUSION
 Legislation and policies for air pollution control
in Pakistan provide a framework for improving
air quality, but effective enforcement and
compliance remain significant challenges.
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legeslation related to air pollution in pakistan.pptx

  • 1.
    LEGISLATION AND POLICIES FORAIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN PAKISTAN An Overview
  • 2.
    INTRODUCTION  Air pollutionis a significant environmental issue in Pakistan, affecting the health and well-being of its citizens.  Air pollution is responsible for an estimated 60,000 premature deaths annually in Pakistan.  The country's air pollution problem is largely due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and vehicle emissions.
  • 3.
    HEALTH HARMS OFAIR POLLUTION
  • 4.
    PAKISTAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT,1997  The Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997, is a federal law that provides a framework for environmental protection, including air pollution control.  The Act establishes the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (PEPA) as the primary agency responsible for environmental protection.  It sets out procedures for environmental impact assessments, pollution control, and enforcement.
  • 5.
    NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, 2005 The National Environmental Policy, 2005, is a comprehensive policy framework that addresses environmental issues, including air pollution.  The policy sets out goals and objectives for environmental protection, including reducing air pollution.  It establishes the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) as the primary agency responsible for environmental protection.
  • 6.
    AIR QUALITY STANDARDS Pakistan has established air quality standards for various pollutants, including particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and ozone.
  • 7.
    NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY2021  The policy aims to reduce air pollution by promoting clean energy, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing public transportation.  Pakistan has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030.
  • 8.
    NATIONAL CLEAN AIRPOLICY 2023  Establish a National Air Quality Management System  Enforce Air Quality Standards  Reduce Industrial Emissions  Promote Clean Energy  Improve Vehicle Emissions  Increase Public Awareness  Enhance Research and Development  Strengthen Institutional Capacity  Develop Air Quality Action Plans  Establish Air Quality Monitoring Network  Promote Sustainable Transportation  Encourage Public Participation
  • 9.
    VEHICLE EMISSIONS STANDARDS The standards set limits for emissions of pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides  The standards apply to new vehicles and require vehicle manufacturers to meet specific emissions standards.
  • 10.
  • 11.
    INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS  Pakistanhas established industrial emissions standards to control air pollution from industrial sources  The standards set limits for emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides  The standards apply to industrial facilities and require them to meet specific emissions standards
  • 12.
    ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (PEPA) is responsible for enforcing air pollution regulations  Industrial facilities and vehicle owners are required to comply with emissions standards and regulations.
  • 13.
    CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Despite progress in establishing air pollution regulations, Pakistan still faces significant challenges in enforcing and complying with these regulations.  Limited institutional capacity and resources hinder effective enforcement and compliance.  Opportunities exist for international cooperation, capacity building, and public awareness campaigns to support air pollution control efforts.
  • 14.
    CONCLUSION  Legislation andpolicies for air pollution control in Pakistan provide a framework for improving air quality, but effective enforcement and compliance remain significant challenges.