Sindh, UN partner to tackle environmental challenges, preserve heritage

IV Report 

KARACHI: A United Nations (UN) delegation discussing heritage, environment and humanitarian issues in its meeting with the Sindh Chief Secretary on September 12, proposed holding a climate conference to address the province’s environmental issues.

The delegation led by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Pakistan, Mohamed Yahya, met with Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and discussed the Makli (graveyard) Heritage site, the Living Indus Project, and key environmental and humanitarian challenges with him. Mr Yahya stressed the need for a climate dialogue in Sindh, involving key donors and partners, to explore sustainable solutions and develop practical, cost-effective solutions to address the province’s environmental issues.

The visitors included senior representatives from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO), and the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).

A government handout said following the Chief Secretary’s request for assistance in the conservation of Makli Graveyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the UN delegation reaffirmed its commitment to helping Sindh in this regard.

The two sides during the meeting also touched upon the energy crisis in Sindh, including technical assistances to align Sindh’s energy policies with renewable and sustainable energy goals as well.

During the meeting Chief Secretary underlined the significance of the joint government-UN initiative, the Living Indus Initiative, saying the scheme has the potential to bring positive change to Pakistan. He stressed the need for preparation of viable projects under the 25 interventions planned through this Indus initiative.

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