RUDA Transforms Waste into Economic and Environmental Treasure
APP
Lahore: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) is spearheading a groundbreaking environmental initiative by converting the Mehmood Booti dumpsite into Pakistan’s first carbon credit project.
Spanning 43 acres, the landfill has accumulated 13 million tons of waste since 1997, contributing to severe pollution and methane emissions.
This ambitious project aims to mitigate environmental hazards while integrating the site into Pakistan’s green economy.
According to a RUDA spokesperson, the authority has allocated PKR 5 billion for the project, which will rehabilitate the dumpsite by capturing methane emissions and converting them into usable energy. This initiative is expected to reduce carbon emissions by one million tons over 15 years, equivalent to removing 22,000 cars from the roads annually.
Aligned with global carbon credit mechanisms, the project will generate 100,000 tons of carbon credits per year, contributing PKR 2 billion in annual revenue. The site will also be repurposed into an urban forest and solar park, promoting biodiversity and clean energy.
RUDA’s Director of Environment and Climate Change, Ahad Yousaf Khan, emphasized the project’s significance, calling it a game-changer for Pakistan’s climate strategy. She noted that by reducing emissions through carbon credit mechanisms, RUDA is transforming waste into an economic and environmental asset.
Under the leadership of CEO Imran Amin, RUDA is taking decisive action to reclaim and repurpose the land into a sustainable urban asset. The PKR 5 billion investment reflects RUDA’s commitment to climate-conscious urban development, ensuring Lahore’s growth aligns with global climate action and economic resilience.
