Gilgit-Baltistan Launches New Climate and Agriculture Initiatives
Gilgit-Baltistan has launched two major policy initiatives focused on climate change and agriculture with support from the European Union (EU). … Read More The post Gilgit-Baltistan Launches New Climate and Agriculture Initiatives appeared first on ProPakistani .
Gilgit-Baltistan has introduced two key policy initiatives aimed at addressing climate change and agriculture, with assistance from the European Union (EU). The region's first Carbon Strategy and Action Plan, along with the proposed Agriculture Policy and Action Plan for 2027-2036, were unveiled by EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis during a ceremony at the Gilgit Secretariat Complex.
Karoblis emphasized that combating climate change, safeguarding the environment, and fostering sustainable economic development are among the EU's top priorities for the Gilgit-Baltistan region. He expressed the EU's continued commitment to providing technical and financial support to the government as it moves forward with implementing the strategies.
Ashab Ullah Baig, the Team Leader and Carbon Expert for the EU Policy Support Project in Gilgit-Baltistan, provided further details on the Carbon Strategy and Action Plan's key aspects and strategic priorities.
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