By our correspondent
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called for stronger climate resilience measures and the development of infrastructure capable of withstanding future climate risks as the provincial government reviewed ongoing environmental projects and future priorities.
The meeting reviewed progress on climate-related projects, water conservation initiatives, coastal protection and renewable energy development across the province.
Murad Ali Shah stressed the need to accelerate measures to address climate change. He said infrastructure planning should take future environmental risks into account to protect communities and reduce the impact of extreme weather events.
The meeting decided to expand mangrove forest restoration and strengthen the natural protection of coastal areas. The chief minister also reviewed progress under the Delta Blue Carbon project, which covered the restoration of mangrove forests across 126,000 hectares.
Officials briefed the meeting on water conservation measures, saying rehabilitation work on 552 miles of canals in 23 districts had been completed. The work had resulted in water savings of 884 cusecs, according to the briefing.
The meeting was also informed that 207 small dams had been constructed across Sindh, with a combined water storage capacity of 650,000 acre-feet. The projects were aimed at improving water storage and supporting conservation efforts in different parts of the province.
Officials also briefed the chief minister on the Sindh Coastal Resilience Project. The initiative was expected to provide protection to more than 500,000 people living in Thatta, Sujawal and Badin.
Murad Ali Shah also reviewed plans to generate an additional 2,360 megawatts of electricity through wind power. He directed the relevant departments to promote renewable energy and encourage private-sector investment in the sector.
