PM pledges to protect mountains, natural environment

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that as the custodians of some of the most awe-inspiring mountains in the world, they reiterated their commitment to protect their natural environment and preserve their beauty for future generations. “Today, on World Mountain Day, we join the global community in recognizing the importance of mountains to our home planet and to the millions of people whose lives are intertwined with these magnificent landscapes,” I said.International Mountain Day is being celebrated on December 11. This year’s theme is “Mountain Solutions for a Mountain Future – Innovation, Adaptation, Youth and Beyond,” he said, emphasizing joint efforts, innovation, respect for local knowledge and A reminder of the importance of active involvement of youth in finding sustainable solutions for mountain conservation, the prime minister said, has been a cause for decades, from the National Mountain Conservation Strategy to the promotion of eco-tourismand a strong focus on sustainable development goals. “Through innovative climate solutions such as early warning systems, bioengineering techniques to prevent land degradation, and sustainable flood protection infrastructure, we are building safe, secure, and climate-resilient communities in the rich mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit. Baltistan is so that our communities can be safe, secure and thrive.” The media wing of the Prime Minister’s Office released a press release