Pakistan launches mangrove plantation drive amid push for environmental restoration
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy has launched a mangrove plantation drive along the country’s southern coast, its Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) said on Sunday, amid Pakistan’s push for environmental restoration.
Mangrove forests have a critical role in combating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and protecting coastal communities from erosion and natural disasters, environmental experts say.
The latest campaign was launched in collaboration with the forest departments of Pakistan’s Sindh and Balochistan provinces as well as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), according to the DGPR.
Coast Commander Rear Admiral Faisal Amin launched the drive by planting a sapling and said the campaign aims to promote environmental awareness and strengthen coastal resilience.
