EU launches 2 major projects in GB
GILGIT: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis on Wednesday launched two major projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) including first “GB Carbon Strategy and Action Plan” and second the proposed new “Agriculture Policy and Action Plan 2027–2036 GB”, prepared for GB government under European Union (EU) support policy to address climate change, protecting the environment and…
The European Union (EU) launched two significant projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on Wednesday, aiming to address climate change, protect the environment and promote sustainable economic development in the region. The first project is the "GB Carbon Strategy and Action Plan," while the second is the proposed "Agriculture Policy and Action Plan 2027–2036 GB." Both initiatives are supported by the EU's policy and are designed to tackle pressing environmental and economic challenges in the region.
Addressing the launch ceremony held at Gilgit secretariat complex, EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis emphasized that climate change, environmental protection, and sustainable economic growth are among the EU's top priorities. He reaffirmed the EU's commitment to supporting GB in dealing with the escalating effects of climate change.
Following the successful completion of the policy formulation phase, the EU plans to enhance its technical and financial cooperation with the GB government to aid in implementing the Carbon Strategy and Action Plan.
During the event, Ashab Ullah Baig, the Team Leader and Carbon Expert of the EU Policy Support Project to the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, provided a comprehensive overview of the key aspects and strategic priorities of the Carbon Strategy and Action Plan.
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