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Islamabad: Pakistan has launched a new initiative to address the increasing water quality challenges exacerbated by climate change, in collaboration with the South Korean government.
According to Press Information Department, Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, highlighted the adverse effects of global heating on water bodies, noting the urgent need for international cooperation in tackling these issues.
Alam, speaking at the event ‘Clean Water and Climate Resilience: Transforming Pakistan’s Water and Agricultural Landscape’ in Baku, emphasized the importance of enhancing water quality to mitigate health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. The initiative, supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and other partners, involves a $4.4 million project aimed at improving water quality monitoring systems in Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
This project will include upgrades to testing laboratories, capacity-building for staff, and the introduction of a Management Information System for better coordination. Alam underlined that acknowledging the fundamental right to clean water is crucial, as nearly 44% of Pakistan’s population currently lacks access to safe drinking water. The initiative aims to provide over 62 million people with improved water quality in the targeted regions.
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