PM Committee on Climate Change discusses 10bn Tree Tsunami Programme

PM Committee on Climate Change discusses 10bn Tree Tsunami Program.

Prime Minister Imran Khan presided over the meeting of the Committee in Islamabad today (Monday).

PM Committee on Climate Change discusses 10bn Tree Tsunami

He directed for ensuring complete transparency, including actively engaging SUPARCO, for satellite imagery in the execution of Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme across the country.

Besides, he expressed satisfaction over the progress on Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme.

He appreciated the efforts of Ministry of Climate Change.

Furthermore, Imran Khan directed to actively look into the possibility of net zero emissions for Pakistan.

That 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 PM stressed upon the need for water treatment plants to purify contaminated surface water of the rivers.

Meanwhile, the meeting reviewed the latest inventory reserves of Green House Gases.

Moreover, they reviewed and progress made on Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme.

It was informed that Pakistan’s emission growth is 9 percent below Business as Usual baseline and also below the nationally determined commitments.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change updated the Prime Minister about the progress of 10 Billion Tree Tsunami.

Pakistan is set to achieve first Billion Tree target by the middle of 2021, which will be celebrated across the country, the meeting was informed.

Officials informed the meeting of ranking of Pakistan at the 8th in terms of Climate Vulnerability Ranking.

It is facing with threats of rain variability, urban flooding, increased temperature and formation of glacial lakes.

It was informed that 80,000 jobs were offered during the COVID-19 under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project.

GTV