The Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan contributes to global carbon emission less than one percent, however, it is one of the most vulnerable countries in respect of global warming effects due to glacier melting.
According to media reports, the Prime Minister has expressed his views while addressing a special event on Green Financing Innovations in the country, organized by the Federal Ministry of Climate Change in connection with World Environment Day in Islamabad on Thursday.
On the occasion, the Premier has emphasized on achieving the tree plantation target under Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Program (TBTTP) to protect environmental future of the nation. He said it is encouraging that mangrove cover has been expanding in Pakistan for the last twenty years.
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Imran Khan also underlined the importance of environmental protection for a better future of the next generations and called for establishing national parks and promoting urban forestry. He said it is welcoming that people have started developing awareness about tree plantation, and school children are also taking part in the campaign.
The Prime Minister has said that every citizen should contribute to making the country green. He stressed the need for using new techniques adopted by China to raise forests in the country.
PM Imran Khan further stated that the world started giving attention to climate change issue about twenty years ago and it is now realizing gravity of the situation.
“Pakistan will take the lead in the global efforts for environmental protection,” he added.
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