In a bid to combat the devastating impacts of climate change, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a nationwide monsoon tree plantation drive, aiming to plant a staggering 100 million saplings across Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This ambitious initiative seeks to restore the country’s natural beauty, reduce air pollution, and mitigate the effects of climate change, which severely affected Pakistan in 2022.
The prime minister’s launch of the tree plantation drive is a timely response to the country’s growing environmental concerns. The 2022 floods, which caused an estimated loss of $3 billion, over 1,700 deaths, and displaced eight million people, served as a stark reminder of the urgent need for climate action. By planting 100 million trees, the government hopes to reduce the country’s carbon footprint, prevent soil erosion, and provide a natural barrier against extreme weather events.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of tree plantation in reducing air pollution, which has become a major health concern in urban areas. He urged citizens to participate in the drive, stressing that collective efforts are necessary to create a green and pollution-free Pakistan. The government has set area-wise plantation targets, and relevant authorities in federal and provincial governments have been directed to play their role in spreading the plantation drive to every corner of the country.
The prime minister’s commitment to tackling climate change is evident in his recent statements, where he highlighted Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change despite being one of the countries with the least role in climate destruction. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and effective strategy to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture, energy, water, infrastructure, and other sectors.
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