Sindh Environmental Protection Agency

Its main functions include:

• Monitoring and regulating agency
• Responsible for enforcement of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA) 1997
• Enforce National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS)
• Implement Self Monitoring & Reporting Tool (SMART)
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Advise and coordinate with the government, NGOs etc. on preventive measures for abatement of pollution.
• Assist local authorities and government departments to implement schemes for proper disposal of wastes to ensure compliance with NEQS
• Enhance awareness among general public.
• Conduct research and studies on different environmental issues.
• Attend to public complaints on environmental issues.
• Carry out any other task related to environment assigned by the government.

Alternative Energy Wing

Established in October 2002 and its mandate includes: 

• To promote in the province of Sindh alternative energy from all natural sources such as sunlight, wind, water, bio-mass and ocean waves.
• To assess technical and economical potential for alternative energy sources.
• Disseminate information on alternative energy sources to the public and communities, private and public sector organizations
• Advise the Sindh Government on policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the promotion of alternative energy