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The Government of Pakistan’s legal and policy framework on climate action reflects its commitment to addressing climate challenges as a highly vulnerable country. Key legislation includes the Pakistan Climate Change Act, 2017, which established the Pakistan Climate Change Council and Pakistan's Climate Change Authority to implement policies, meet international obligations under the Paris Agreement, and mobilize climate finance. The updated National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), 2021, Provincial Climate Change policies and action plans outlines strategies for adaptation and mitigation in critical sectors like water, agriculture, urban resilience and disaster management. The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) 2021 further detail Pakistan’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, subject to international support. The Climate Change Gender Action Plan of the Government and People of Pakistan 2022 also aim to support policy measures and strengthen institutional processes that enhance women’s participation in climate decision making and implementation. The Pakistan National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023 envisions a climate-resilient Pakistan made up of communities with socioeconomic and environmental adaptive capacities—collaborating to pursue prosperity, promote personal and national wellbeing, and protect their ecosystems through inclusive sustainable approaches. These laws and policies collectively aim to strengthen resilience, promote sustainability, and fulfill global climate commitments.