Pakistan Launches Plantation Drive to Combat Climate Change

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In a bid to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF) has launched a plantation drive titled "Aik Beti Aik Shajar" in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCCEC). The drive, which was initiated on the special directions of Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, aims to promote tree plantation and environmental conservation. At the ceremony, Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada emphasized the importance of plantation in a country severely affected by climate change, while Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal highlighted the significance of this timely campaign, stressing the need to adopt climate-resilient policies and sustainable ways of living.

Key Takeaways:

  • The plantation drive, "Aik Beti Aik Shajar," was launched by the Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCCEC) at a housing project in Islamabad.
  • The drive, initiated by Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif, aims to promote tree plantation and environmental conservation.
  • Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada emphasized the importance of plantation in a country severely affected by climate change.
  • Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal highlighted the significance of this timely campaign, stressing the need to adopt climate-resilient policies and sustainable ways of living.
  • 600 saplings have been provided by MoCCEC for the housing project.
  • The drive aims to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change, particularly for the vulnerable segment of society, including women and girls.
  • PHAF's CEO Mr. Shahid Hussain was commended by Minister Pirzada for his efforts in organizing the initiative.
  • The drive aims to be replicated in all housing societies, with a focus on integrating tree plantation drives into regular activities.

Statistics:

  • 600 saplings have been provided by MoCCEC for the housing project.
  • The drive aims to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the impacts of climate change in Pakistan.
  • Pakistan contributes least to global emissions but suffers the most from climate change.

Sources:

  • Government of Pakistan
  • Press Information Department
  • Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCCEC)
  • Pakistan Housing Authority Foundation (PHAF)