ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for ensuring complete transparency in the execution of Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme across the country.
The statement came while chairing a meeting of Prime Minister’s Committee on Climate Change in Islamabad today (Monday). The meeting reviewed the latest inventory reserves of Green House Gases and progress made on programme.
“Pakistan is set to achieve the first Billion Tree target by the middle of 2021, which will be celebrated across the country,” the meeting was informed.
It was informed that Pakistan’s emission growth is 9 percent below Business as Usual baseline and also below the nationally determined commitments.
The meeting was informed that the country is ranked as 8th in terms of Climate Vulnerability Ranking and is faced with threats of rain variability, urban flooding, increased temperature and formation of glacial lakes.
Appreciating the efforts of Ministry of Climate Change, the premier directed to actively look into the possibility of net zero emissions for Pakistan, which may become possible with enhancement of the carbon sequestration potential.
He also underscored the need for putting in place Early Warning System to mitigate impacts of erratic climate change. The Prime Minister stressed upon the need for water treatment plants to purify contaminated surface water of the rivers.
