PM Shehbaz Sharif initiated the nationwide spring tree plantation campaign by personally planting a sapling. He aims to double the number of trees planted in 2024 to combat climate risks, emphasizing the urgency of increasing Pakistan’s forest cover. He directed authorities to ensure the campaign reaches all corners of the country and urged citizens to participate.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the countrywide spring plantation drive by planting a sapling,
Emphasizing the government’s commitment, he announced to double the number of saplings planted in 2024 compared to the previous year’s achievement of 240 million.
Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the urgency to expand Pakistan’s forest cover, currently at a mere 5% of the total area, to mitigate climate risks.
Quoting the Global Climate Risk Index, he underscored Pakistan’s ranking as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate-related hazards, he stressed the necessity for immediate action.
“From 1999 to 2018, the country had to face the loss of 10,000 precious lives besides billions of dollars of financial loss; therefore it is crucial to create awareness about the climate change risks at all levels including educational institutions,” the prime minister remarked.
The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to make all possible efforts to spread this plantation drive to every corner to make Pakistan a green and pollution-free country.
He also asked all Pakistani citizens to help the government by fully participating in the plantation drive to save the country from climate change disasters and provide a healthy environment.
On the occasion, the prime minister was also briefed about the area-wise plantation targets across the country.
He was informed that during the spring plantation 2024, a total of 54.38 saplings would be planted across the country out of which 14.1 million saplings would be planted in Punjab, 11.72 million in Sindh, 5.71 million in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 3 million in Balochistan, 11.85 million in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), and 8 million saplings would be planted in Gilgit Baltistan.
While during the Monsoon 2023 drive, a total of 49.02 saplings were planted across the country out of which 14.62 million saplings were planted in Punjab, 19 million in Sindh, 10.68 million in KP, 1.06 in Balochistan, 3.3 million in AJ&K and 0.36 million saplings were planted in GB.
The major species to be planted in the spring drive include Timar, Kikar, Jand, Amaltas, Shisham, Sukh Chain, Simal, Farash, Phulai, Chir, Kail, Deodar, Peepal, Neem, Drekh, Beri, Imli, Jaman, Chilgoza, Willow, Ailanthus, Sirus, and Poplar.
Today, Prime Minister Shehbaz announced the launch of a nationwide spring tree plantation drive. This initiative aims to revitalize the environment and combat climate change by planting millions of trees across the country. With the participation of citizens, community groups, and government officials, this campaign seeks to foster a culture of environmental stewardship. The benefits of such an endeavor are abundant, ranging from cleaner air and water to increased biodiversity. By taking part in this drive, every individual has the opportunity to contribute to a greener, healthier future. Stay tuned for updates on the progress of this monumental effort and how you can get involved in this important national initiative.
Source: ARY NEWS
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiated the nationwide spring tree plantation drive by planting a sapling, aiming to double the previous year’s 240 million saplings by 2024. With Pakistan’s forest cover at only 5% of the total area, the urgency to mitigate climate risks was emphasized, as the country ranks as the 5th most vulnerable to climate-related hazards. The Prime Minister urged immediate action to raise awareness about climate change risks, especially in educational institutions. The government aims to make Pakistan a green and pollution-free country and has set area-wise plantation targets, including 14.1 million saplings in Punjab and 11.72 million in Sindh. The major species to be planted include Timar, Kikar, Jand, and Amaltas.
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