CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Highlights Environmental Exploitation in War Zones.

Lahore: “War and conflicts cause a loss of not only human lives but also of the precious environment,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. She added, “In Gaza and other areas, not only people, but the environment are being destroyed by the war.” She highlighted, “Whenever there is war, environment and natural resources are brutally looted.”

According to Chief Minister of Punjab, Madam Chief Minister said, “Armed conflicts lead to deforestation, increased water and air pollution, and loss of soil fertility.” She added, “Flora and fauna also bear negative impacts of the conflict.”

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “Adopting a sustainable and integrated strategy to protect the environment is need of the hour.” She added, “Natural resources must be protected to secure our future.” She underscored, “All possible steps must be taken to protect natural resources from being spoilt in war.”

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