Pakistan’s path to sustainability: Advancements in cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions

Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its sustainability journey, a moment characterized by diverse landscapes and resilient communities. This commentary explores the multifaceted approach necessary to tackle the nation’s environmental, economic, and societal challenges within the framework of cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions. Environmental issues loom large, with rising air and water pollution, land degradation, and the increasing threat of climate change. To combat these challenges, adopting cleaner production technologies and circular economy practices across industries is imperative. Pakistan is embracing circular principles to mitigate pollution, reduce waste, and enhance resource efficiency, particularly in the agricultural sector, where circular agriculture practices are ensuring food security and sustainability.