Islamabad, Sep 2: In Islamabad, the federal government plans to plant between four and five million trees. This project, which is a component of the Carbon Credit Program, would span between 2,000 and 10,000 kanals, according to Romina Khurshid Alam, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination.
Romina emphasized that the Margalla Hills National Park will dedicate 1.5 percent of its revenue from recreational areas to the preservation and protection of its natural resources. The government’s commitment to protecting the ecological integrity of this important area is demonstrated by this financial contribution.
While applauding the Islamabad administration’s move to renewable energy, Romina pointed out how susceptible the city is to the effects of climate change. In an effort to make Islamabad a model environmentally sustainable and climate-smart city, she disclosed that her ministry has presented the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration with a novel AI-based solution to enhance the city’s air quality.
“As a result of emissions from gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles, the current air quality in Islamabad is worse than the interim WHO permitted limits,” Romina said. The suggested remedy calls for the adoption and promotion of urban forestry and electric cars, all of which are predicted to improve air quality, lower health concerns, and draw in tourists from abroad.
Romina stressed the value of teamwork in reducing climate change’s effects in the nation’s capital. She said, “These actions are promising a greener and more sustainable future for the residents of the capital city and the surrounding areas, setting a pioneering example in climate action.”
