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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