KARACHI: As part of the environmental and social implementation programme for BQPS III, KE celebrated the successful planting of 100,000 mangroves and launched a drive for plantation of 100,000 more mangroves in partnership with Pakistan Coast Guards.

The event was attended by chief guest Naeem Mughal, director general, Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa).

Commenting on the partnership, additional DG Sepa Waqar Hussain Phulpoto said collaborative efforts such as this partnership between KE and PCG are needed to increase the impact of the environmental work that Sepa promotes. With KE’s contribution to mangroves in this area, we expect to see a growth in green cover which is essential for improving Karachi’s environment and landscape.

Mangroves play an important role in the coastal ecosystem by providing sanctuary to juvenile fish and invertebrates, a habitat for endangered species, and a buffer against soil erosion, natural disasters, and rising sea levels.

Published in Dawn, April 16th, 2021