Lahore: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), a leader in transformative urban development projects, participated in a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) technical study and workshop on district cooling systems. in Dubai. This prestigious event was organized by Empower, a renowned leader in district cooling services, in collaboration with Tabreed, a key player based in Abu Dhabi. The workshop brought together global experts and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions and best practices in district cooling systems that are essential for sustainable urban development.
CBD Punjab was represented by Director Project Management Asif Iqbal and Deputy Director Deputy Director Renewable Energy and Smart Cities Solutions Yasir Khattak. Their presence underscored CBD Punjab’s commitment to integrate advanced cooling technologies and sustainable infrastructure into its ongoing and future projects. As advocates of sustainable development, Asif Iqbal and Yasir Khattak actively engaged in in-depth discussions and joint meetings with industry leaders, including the CEO of Empower and other notable participants from various countries. These interactions highlighted CBD Punjab’s commitment to adopt global best practices and contribute to an environmentally friendly urban environment.
The UNEP workshop provided an invaluable platform for knowledge exchange focusing on the importance of district cooling systems in creating energy efficient urban landscapes. These systems, which use centralized chillers to distribute chilled water through an underground network of insulated pipes, significantly reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
During the event, Director Project Management, CBD Punjab, Asif Iqbal expressed his thoughts on the importance of district cooling systems. He stated, “We are honored to be a part of this important UNEP initiative. District cooling systems are essential for creating an energy efficient and environmentally friendly urban environment. Our participation reflects CBD Punjab’s commitment to adopt global best practices and contribute to sustainable development. He emphasized that CBD Punjab is committed to incorporating these cutting-edge technologies to enhance the quality of life in its communities while minimizing the environmental footprint of its projects.
Deputy Director Renewable Energy & Smart City Solutions CBD Punjab Yasir Khattak also shared his insights from the workshop. Working with international experts enhances our ability to implement smart and sustainable solutions in Punjab, benefiting both the environment and our communities.”
Leveraging expertise from global leaders, CBD Punjab aims to implement innovative solutions that are in line with international standards and practices and ensure that its projects are not only sustainable but also resilient and adaptable to future challenges. CBD Punjab’s participation in this workshop is an example of its proactive approach towards sustainable urban development. By participating in global forums and collaborating with international experts, CBD Punjab is poised to be a pioneer in implementing advanced cooling technologies and sustainable infrastructure in its projects.
