[{"bbox": [215, 152, 1136, 340], "category": "Text", "text": "Chitral, a network of 5,000 Village and Women's organizations and 81 Local Support Organizations and a strong experience in engaging communities around natural resources management and clean energy. To date, AKRSP's interventions have resulted in over 140,000 hectares of land being developed, over 60 million seedlings being planted, 1500 nurseries established, 25,000 individuals trained in Natural Resources Management, 2,051 irrigation projects completed. AKRSP also introduced a community managed small hydel projects in the late 80's to meet the rising demand for energy with over 15MW installed across Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral."}, {"bbox": [178, 364, 1136, 684], "category": "List-item", "text": "* **The Aga Khan Planning and Building Service:** AKPBS aims to address the impacts of Climate Change and create safe and sustainable habitats while providing opportunities for prosperity and well-being for its beneficiaries. It has served over one million people by proactively conducting Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessments (785 sites assessed) and mapping critical community infrastructures, providing robust technical assistance for maintenance and improvement of 20,000+ households. AKAH, through its flagship and award-winning Building and Construction Improvement Programme (BACIP), has been improving the forlorn living conditions of marginalized communities through a portfolio of home and infrastructure improvement energy, practices, and services around energy efficiency as well as training of over 3,000 artisans on habitat-related skills. AKAH has a strong experience in promoted green building practices, including at a the policy-level, and is member of a cohort with the Government of Pakistan and recognized member of the national advisory committee to formulate green building codes for Pakistan."}, {"bbox": [141, 694, 1125, 775], "category": "Text", "text": "In addition to this, the Provincial Government, Civil Society Organisations, and knowledge institutions will be involved in the Action as beneficiaries and, in the case of knowledge institutions, providing specific services for the implementation of outcomes 2 and 3."}, {"bbox": [178, 787, 1136, 921], "category": "List-item", "text": "* **Government Partners:** Relevant government authorities at the provincial and district and Union Councils levels will be directly engaged through capacity building and sector-specific planning and policy dialogues with the aim of creating a medium to long-term sustainable development vision in the target geography. Subsequent implementation and oversight will also include representation and buy-in from local authorities. Some of the key stakeholders will include:"}, {"bbox": [215, 947, 1136, 999], "category": "Text", "text": "National level: Consultations and alignment with EU financing agreement with the Ministry of Economic Affairs"}, {"bbox": [215, 1001, 1136, 1055], "category": "Text", "text": "Gigilt Baltistan: Planning and Development Department, Water and Power Department, Wildlife and Forest Department"}, {"bbox": [215, 1055, 1136, 1108], "category": "Text", "text": "Chitral: Planning and Development Department, Pakhthunkhwa Energy Development Organization, Wildlife and Forest Department"}, {"bbox": [178, 1132, 1136, 1268], "category": "List-item", "text": "* **Civil Society Organisation:** The Action will also ensure that civil society organisations and communities will be involved in the planning, implementation and handover processes representing different communities and groups, including non-governmental organizations, business associations, women and youth. The Action will include regular engagement and feedback loops to ensure accountability and to inform adaptations that may be required during implementation."}, {"bbox": [178, 1292, 1136, 1532], "category": "List-item", "text": "* **Knowledge Institutions:** AKF will leverage its network of research and academic partners in Pakistan, including the Aga Khan University and the Karakoram International University and its institute of Professional Development, who can play an important role in building capacity to train human resources in the energy sector. Internationally, AKF also has an MoU with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) who benefit from a strong experience and research capacities in climate services, long-term socioeconomic and ecological monitoring, linking science to policy and practice, and advancing the water-energy-food nexus. It also brings its vast experience and expertise in the ecosystem and livelihoods thematic areas, and gender and social inclusion in Natural Resources Management interventions."}, {"bbox": [141, 1543, 1136, 1625], "category": "Text", "text": "A Project Steering Committee will be set up for the programme to meet annually, convening implementing partners and government representatives. The Steering Committee will monitor the progress of the programme and promote and ensure synergies with other activities led by the EU and other stakeholders in"}, {"bbox": [1027, 1680, 1145, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 25 of 28"}]