Living Indus Initiative
| Type | Environmental initiative |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | To protect, conserve, and restore natural, terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems in the Indus Basin. |
| Headquarters | Pakistan |
| Location |
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Region served | Pakistan |
The Living Indus Initiative, serving as an overarching program and a rallying call to action, seeks to spearhead and unify various efforts aimed at revitalizing the ecological well-being of the Indus River within Pakistan's borders. It emerges as a direct response to Pakistan's heightened susceptibility to the adverse effects of climate change.[1][2][3][4]
Background[edit]
The primary goal of the Living Indus Initiative is to safeguard, preserve, and rehabilitate the diverse natural ecosystems found in the Indus Basin, including terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments.[1] This initiative is dedicated to the revitalization and recovery of the basin's natural resources and ecosystems, with a specific focus on enhancing their ability to withstand the challenges posed by climate change.[5][6]
Strategies[edit]
The Living Indus Initiative has pinpointed 25 initial interventions that center on nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies. These interventions were identified after thorough consultations involving input from the public sector, private sector, experts, and civil society.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Living Indus | United Nations in Pakistan". pakistan.un.org.
- ^ "Pakistan to launch biggest climate initiative to restore River Indus". gulfnews.com. September 30, 2022.
- ^ "'Living Indus Initiative' launched to protect world's second most polluted river". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "May 13, 2023 | Living Indus Initiative to cost around $17bn: UN". Dawn Epaper. May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Living Indus project aims to restore river's ecosystem". The Express Tribune. April 16, 2022.
- ^ Ebrahim, Zofeen (November 11, 2022). "Experts welcome 'futuristic' initiative to restore Indus River in Pakistan". ARY NEWS.