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Pakistan to lodge UN complaint against India for 'eco-terrorism' in Jabba
March 1, 2019
Two Reuters reporters who visited the site of Indian jets' bombings, say up to 15 pine trees were brought down. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing it of “eco-terrorism” over air strikes that damaged pine trees, a government minister said on Friday.
New Delhi and Islamabad are amidst their biggest stand-off in many years, with the United States and other global powers mediating to de-escalate tensions between arch-foes.
Indian warplanes on Tuesday bombed Jabba, a hilly forest area near the northern town of Balakot, about 40km from occupied Kashmir.
Climate Change Minister Malik Amin Aslam said Indian jets bombed a “forest reserve” and the government was undertaking an environmental impact assessment, which will be the basis a complaint at the United Nations and other forums.
“What happened over there is environmental terrorism,” Aslam said, adding that dozens of pine trees had been felled. “There has been serious environmental damage.”
Two Reuters reporters who visited the site of the bombings, where four large craters could be seen, said up to 15 pine trees had been brought down by the blasts. Villagers also dismissed Indian claims that hundreds of militants were killed.
The United Nations states that “destruction of the environment, not justified by military necessity and carried out wantonly, is clearly contrary to existing international law”, according to the UN General Assembly resolution 47/37.
March 1, 2019
Two Reuters reporters who visited the site of Indian jets' bombings, say up to 15 pine trees were brought down. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations, accusing it of “eco-terrorism” over air strikes that damaged pine trees, a government minister said on Friday.
New Delhi and Islamabad are amidst their biggest stand-off in many years, with the United States and other global powers mediating to de-escalate tensions between arch-foes.
Indian warplanes on Tuesday bombed Jabba, a hilly forest area near the northern town of Balakot, about 40km from occupied Kashmir.
Climate Change Minister Malik Amin Aslam said Indian jets bombed a “forest reserve” and the government was undertaking an environmental impact assessment, which will be the basis a complaint at the United Nations and other forums.
“What happened over there is environmental terrorism,” Aslam said, adding that dozens of pine trees had been felled. “There has been serious environmental damage.”
Two Reuters reporters who visited the site of the bombings, where four large craters could be seen, said up to 15 pine trees had been brought down by the blasts. Villagers also dismissed Indian claims that hundreds of militants were killed.
The United Nations states that “destruction of the environment, not justified by military necessity and carried out wantonly, is clearly contrary to existing international law”, according to the UN General Assembly resolution 47/37.
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Nestlé kicks-off tree plantation campaign
LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan has committed to planting 50,000 trees across its operational areas in Pakistan as part of the Prime Minister’s Clean Green Pakistan initiative. Nestlé Pakistan’s commitment is also part of the ten billion tress tsunami campaign launched by the Prime Minister last year. To mark this commitment, a tree plantation and clean up activity was held in Jallo Park, Lahore, led by Malik Amin Aslam, Advisor on Climate Change.
A MoU was signed between Nestlé Pakistan and Ministry of Climate Change last week whereby, Nestlé Pakistan will be focusing on key pillars of sanitation and hygiene, kicking-off tree plantation drive and providing access to clean drinking water for communities.
Speaking at the occasion, Freda Duplan, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan, said, “Nestlé Pakistan, as part of its global and local commitments, is striving towards zero environmental impact of our operations. We appreciate Advisor’s and Prime Minister’s efforts towards a Clean Green Pakistan. Today we are starting our journey for 2019 with the first Cleaning and Tree Plantation Activity under our Employee Volunteer Program. This initiative shall be followed by more cleaning and tree plantation drives across our operational areas where we plan to plant 50,000 trees across our sites in partnership with ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’. This initiative is completely aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Clean Water and Sanitation, and Life on Land.”
LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan has committed to planting 50,000 trees across its operational areas in Pakistan as part of the Prime Minister’s Clean Green Pakistan initiative. Nestlé Pakistan’s commitment is also part of the ten billion tress tsunami campaign launched by the Prime Minister last year. To mark this commitment, a tree plantation and clean up activity was held in Jallo Park, Lahore, led by Malik Amin Aslam, Advisor on Climate Change.
A MoU was signed between Nestlé Pakistan and Ministry of Climate Change last week whereby, Nestlé Pakistan will be focusing on key pillars of sanitation and hygiene, kicking-off tree plantation drive and providing access to clean drinking water for communities.
Speaking at the occasion, Freda Duplan, CEO, Nestlé Pakistan, said, “Nestlé Pakistan, as part of its global and local commitments, is striving towards zero environmental impact of our operations. We appreciate Advisor’s and Prime Minister’s efforts towards a Clean Green Pakistan. Today we are starting our journey for 2019 with the first Cleaning and Tree Plantation Activity under our Employee Volunteer Program. This initiative shall be followed by more cleaning and tree plantation drives across our operational areas where we plan to plant 50,000 trees across our sites in partnership with ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’. This initiative is completely aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Clean Water and Sanitation, and Life on Land.”
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Asad Umar launches spring tree plantation campaign in Islamabad today
March 14, 2019
Finance Minister Asad Umar launched spring tree plantation campaign in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Finance Minister said Pakistan is ranked amongst the countries vulnerable to climate change. He said tree plantation is important to protect the environment from degradation.
Asad Umar said one million saplings will be planted in the federal capital during the spring tree plantation campaign.
March 14, 2019
Finance Minister Asad Umar launched spring tree plantation campaign in Islamabad on Thursday.
The Finance Minister said Pakistan is ranked amongst the countries vulnerable to climate change. He said tree plantation is important to protect the environment from degradation.
Asad Umar said one million saplings will be planted in the federal capital during the spring tree plantation campaign.
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Int'l Day of Forest being observed today
March 21, 2019
International Day of Forest is being observed on Thursday, to raise awareness regarding importance of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
The day encourages efforts to organize local, national and international activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
March 21, 2019
International Day of Forest is being observed on Thursday, to raise awareness regarding importance of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
The day encourages efforts to organize local, national and international activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
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NHA planting trees along motorways, highways: Chairman
Chairman National Highway Authority Jawad Rafique Malik said that the NHA was striving to advance Clean and Green Pakistan drive through planting saplings along motorways and national highway network in the country.
This noble cause is being implemented with cooperation of student’s, civil society, trader’s community and stakeholders. Students have expressed deep sense of love for their culture and national heroes through their paintings, he said.
He was addressing at Street Art Competition held along wall of Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi. Plantation activity was also carried out. More than 200 students of various colleges and universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad including National College of Arts participated.
Chairman National Highway Authority Jawad Rafique Malik said that the NHA was striving to advance Clean and Green Pakistan drive through planting saplings along motorways and national highway network in the country.
This noble cause is being implemented with cooperation of student’s, civil society, trader’s community and stakeholders. Students have expressed deep sense of love for their culture and national heroes through their paintings, he said.
He was addressing at Street Art Competition held along wall of Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi. Plantation activity was also carried out. More than 200 students of various colleges and universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad including National College of Arts participated.
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Message from Chief of the Naval Staff on Mangroves Plantation Campaign-2019
Mangroves Plantation Campaign is an opportunity to strengthen our unique relationship with nature. Mangrove forests offer a promising habitat and breeding ground for a large variety of marine life; including fish, crab, shrimp, mollusk species, plants and other organisms.
As a national responsibility and in line with the Government’s initiative of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’, Pakistan Navy has been undertaking mangroves plantation campaigns since the last three years. Pakistan Navy has till to date, planted over four million mangroves along the coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan.
Global efforts to promote a Greener World are weighed down by deforestation, which is causing serious imbalance in the natural environment.
Similarly, Pakistan’s forests and mangroves have also witnessed decline at a disquieting rate during the last two decades. Depleting mangroves, not only affect coastal biodiversity but also the livelihood of our coastal communities. It is therefore, imperative to forestall deforestation through well-conceived policies and integrated institutional measures to encourage their sustainable development.
Mangroves are known to be effective in fending-off adverse effects of coastal hazards spurred by the climate change. Realizing its significance, Pakistan Navy being a major stakeholder for the protection of its sea shores has embarked on a major initiative to revive mangrove forests all along the coast.
I expect this Mangroves Plantation Campaign as well to raise awareness on the importance of mangroves protection and improve the overall health of Mangroves forests in the country.
On this occasion, let me reiterate Pakistan Navy’s commitment to play its role in preserving mangrove forests and the environment which is a blessing of Allah SWT.
I also take this opportunity to urge government departments, industrial community and individuals to join hands in this undertaking for the benefit of marine ecology and our coastal communities.
Let us strive together to make this Mangroves Plantation Campaign a success and preserve the nature for our future generations.
Mangroves Plantation Campaign is an opportunity to strengthen our unique relationship with nature. Mangrove forests offer a promising habitat and breeding ground for a large variety of marine life; including fish, crab, shrimp, mollusk species, plants and other organisms.
As a national responsibility and in line with the Government’s initiative of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’, Pakistan Navy has been undertaking mangroves plantation campaigns since the last three years. Pakistan Navy has till to date, planted over four million mangroves along the coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan.
Global efforts to promote a Greener World are weighed down by deforestation, which is causing serious imbalance in the natural environment.
Similarly, Pakistan’s forests and mangroves have also witnessed decline at a disquieting rate during the last two decades. Depleting mangroves, not only affect coastal biodiversity but also the livelihood of our coastal communities. It is therefore, imperative to forestall deforestation through well-conceived policies and integrated institutional measures to encourage their sustainable development.
Mangroves are known to be effective in fending-off adverse effects of coastal hazards spurred by the climate change. Realizing its significance, Pakistan Navy being a major stakeholder for the protection of its sea shores has embarked on a major initiative to revive mangrove forests all along the coast.
I expect this Mangroves Plantation Campaign as well to raise awareness on the importance of mangroves protection and improve the overall health of Mangroves forests in the country.
On this occasion, let me reiterate Pakistan Navy’s commitment to play its role in preserving mangrove forests and the environment which is a blessing of Allah SWT.
I also take this opportunity to urge government departments, industrial community and individuals to join hands in this undertaking for the benefit of marine ecology and our coastal communities.
Let us strive together to make this Mangroves Plantation Campaign a success and preserve the nature for our future generations.
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“Pakistan Navy Mangroves Plantation Campaign 2019”.
Pakistan Navy, in line with the Government of Pakistan’s vision of “Clean and Green Pakistan” launched “Pakistan Navy Mangroves Plantation Campaign 2019”. Being fourth in the series, the campaign entails an effort to plant about Two Million Mangroves in the Coastal Areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the plantation campaign by planting saplings of mangroves at Port Bin Qasim area.
During his address, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani highlighted that Mangroves Plantation Campaign offers a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our unique relationship with nature. Mangroves have been instrumental in fending-off adverse effects of coastal hazards spurred by the climatic changes. As a national responsibility for contribution towards a healthy environment and being a major stakeholder for the protection of maritime domain, Pakistan Navy has embarked upon a major initiative to preserve and revive mangroves forests all along the coastal belt. Pakistan Navy has planted over Four Million Mangroves in the coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan during the last three years.
He further highlighted that deforestation of mangroves has not only distorted the biodiversity of our coastal areas but has also adversely affected the livelihoods of coastal communities. It is, therefore, imperative to forestall deforestation through integrated institutionalized measures to ensure sustainable development. He underscored that this plantation campaign is being launched with the expectation that it would not only increase the mangroves forest cover but will also play a key role in creating awareness among the masses on the importance of mangroves preservation and revival. In the end, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani, urged the federal and provincial departments, industrial community and individuals to join hands with Pakistan Navy in this noble causeof protecting marine ecology. He emphasized that the whole nation should stand together in its resolve to make this Mangroves Plantation Campaign a success and preserve this precious gift of nature for sustainable development of our today and especially for our future generations.
The ceremony was attended by Mr Mahmood Akhtar Cheema Country Representative of International Union for Conservation of Nature and a large number of senior military and civil officials including World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Fishery Folk society and officials from Forest Departments.
Pakistan Navy in tandem with the Government’s initiative of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ has been vigorously pursuing its resolve to make country’s landscape teeming with green cover. Current mangroves plantation campaign is one of the many initiatives taken by Pakistan Navy to preserve and revive country’s flora.
Pakistan Navy, in line with the Government of Pakistan’s vision of “Clean and Green Pakistan” launched “Pakistan Navy Mangroves Plantation Campaign 2019”. Being fourth in the series, the campaign entails an effort to plant about Two Million Mangroves in the Coastal Areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated the plantation campaign by planting saplings of mangroves at Port Bin Qasim area.
During his address, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani highlighted that Mangroves Plantation Campaign offers a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our unique relationship with nature. Mangroves have been instrumental in fending-off adverse effects of coastal hazards spurred by the climatic changes. As a national responsibility for contribution towards a healthy environment and being a major stakeholder for the protection of maritime domain, Pakistan Navy has embarked upon a major initiative to preserve and revive mangroves forests all along the coastal belt. Pakistan Navy has planted over Four Million Mangroves in the coastal belt of Sindh and Balochistan during the last three years.
He further highlighted that deforestation of mangroves has not only distorted the biodiversity of our coastal areas but has also adversely affected the livelihoods of coastal communities. It is, therefore, imperative to forestall deforestation through integrated institutionalized measures to ensure sustainable development. He underscored that this plantation campaign is being launched with the expectation that it would not only increase the mangroves forest cover but will also play a key role in creating awareness among the masses on the importance of mangroves preservation and revival. In the end, Vice Admiral Fayyaz Gillani, urged the federal and provincial departments, industrial community and individuals to join hands with Pakistan Navy in this noble causeof protecting marine ecology. He emphasized that the whole nation should stand together in its resolve to make this Mangroves Plantation Campaign a success and preserve this precious gift of nature for sustainable development of our today and especially for our future generations.
The ceremony was attended by Mr Mahmood Akhtar Cheema Country Representative of International Union for Conservation of Nature and a large number of senior military and civil officials including World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Fishery Folk society and officials from Forest Departments.
Pakistan Navy in tandem with the Government’s initiative of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’ has been vigorously pursuing its resolve to make country’s landscape teeming with green cover. Current mangroves plantation campaign is one of the many initiatives taken by Pakistan Navy to preserve and revive country’s flora.
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Two billion trees to be planted in GB under clean and green Pakistan campaign:
April 22, 2019
Two billion trees would be planted in Gilgit Baltistan under clean and green Pakistan campaign.
This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam while addressing a ceremony at Altit Hunza.
Amin Aslam said Hunza district has been declared plastic free zone.
The Advisor said new public parks would be constructed in Gilgit Baltistan with cooperation of Chinese government.
April 22, 2019
Two billion trees would be planted in Gilgit Baltistan under clean and green Pakistan campaign.
This was stated by Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam while addressing a ceremony at Altit Hunza.
Amin Aslam said Hunza district has been declared plastic free zone.
The Advisor said new public parks would be constructed in Gilgit Baltistan with cooperation of Chinese government.
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