PRCS and Government Collaborate to Boost Pakistan’s Forest Cover

Islamabad: The chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Ms. Farzana Naek, met with Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change, to discuss mutual interests in climate change mitigation and forest conservation. Both leaders emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance the country’s forest cover as a primary strategy against climate impacts.

According to a statement by Press Information Department, the meeting underscored the urgency of climate action and the need for joint initiatives to address environmental challenges in Pakistan. Ms. Alam highlighted the critical role of tree plantation programs in combating climate change, improving air quality, and preventing soil erosion. She emphasized that these initiatives are central to the government’s environmental sustainability agenda.

Ms. Naek and Ms. Alam agreed on expanding cooperative efforts, particularly focusing on increasing forest cover and engaging youth in green activities. The meeting marked the beginning of a stronger partnership between the PRCS and the Ministry of Climate Change, aiming to advance climate resilience initiatives across the country.

Ms. Naek expressed PRCS’s commitment to supporting government initiatives and promoting community-based climate action. Ms. Alam welcomed the collaboration, expressing optimism about the potential for sustainable environmental practices in Pakistan, with both leaders pledging continued cooperation for a greener, more resilient future.

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