Environmental Governance and Policy Implementation in Pakistan: Assessing Institutional Capacities and Challenges

Abstract

The main focus of the study was to comprehend environmental governance and policy execution in Pakistan and also to find out the barricades for operative policy enactment, including synchronization problems and civic responsiveness gaps. Environmental management in Pakistan is a challenge due to confusion in the structure of institutions, lack of relevant resources and mostly actuated by poor regulatory capacity. Analysis of current academic literature and adherent consultants’ proposals and international benchmarks. The government of Pakistan capacity is dubious in terms of financial resources available and the institution's ability to deal with environmental problems in the federal, provincial, and local spheres. Promote and fortify the organizations engaging in the regulation and enforcement of laws, encourage cooperation in between different agencies, enhance public awareness, implement environmental considerations in development strategies, and utilize international assistance. The aforementioned measures should be adopted in Pakistan taking into consideration that the country and its individuals should invest in the conservation of the environment to develop sustainably and create a healthier nation. The world is also faced with serious environmental problems and thus requires urgent and significant attention and support to solve these challenges.