PESHAWAR
The Sarhad Conservation Network (SCN) and International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Saturday announced the successful conclusion of “Autumn Plantation Drive 2023.” This dynamic collaboration for climate change action underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental preservation through strategic tree planting.
Under the compelling theme, “Adopt a Tree for a Greener, Cleaner, and Healthier Planet,” this event brought together students from diverse educational institutions, including PakTurk Maarif International Schools and Colleges, Roots Millennium School, The City School Hayatabad, Zareef Khan Memorial School, and Madrassa Jamia e Farooqia in Shahkas. These institutions, in partnership with SCN and IRC, demonstrated their profound dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable green practices.
The Autumn Plantation Drive successfully united participants in tree plantation, imparted valuable insights into values and benefits of trees and human obligation to nurture them to provide the planet clean air and reduce climate change impacts.
These events served as an opportunity for the symbolic adoption of individual trees as family. These collective efforts not only served the cause of environmental preservation but also signified the strength of community partnerships in addressing global environmental challenges.
In addition to demonstrations on tree planting and care, the drive facilitated informative sessions elucidating the pivotal role of students in environment preservation through strategic tree plantation.
The initiative fostered networking and collaboration opportunities for students from diverse schools and backgrounds.
Fatima Faraz, 18 year old (A level) student has emerged as the youngest advocate for Climate Change Action, demanded that “the role of youth need to be recognized as the future voice for a sustainable and healthier future”.
Adil Zareef the Convener of SCN and Peshawar Clean Air Alliance pledged support to “work at community level because our people live or work in unhealthy environments, and pollution caused more than 12 million preventable deaths around the world every year.
Peshawar has emerged as the 3rd most polluted city in the world, although it was known as a city of gardens and flowers earlier, adversely impacting their health and livelihoods” he added
The resounding success of this event underscores our shared duty for environmental conservation and the profound impact achievable through concerted action. Youth being the catalysts for a better future are key stakeholders for this transformational change.
As “Autumn Plantation Drive 2023” continues to gain momentum, SCN remains committed to organizing further initiatives with IRC to save the endangered environment through promoting planting of trees as a lifestyle. The next event in this series is scheduled at City School Peshawar and CECOS University Hayatabad with an exciting slate of activities planned for the future.
