PESHAWAR: Secretary for Climate Change, Forests, Environment and Wildlife, Junaid Khan, on Friday emphasized the vital role glaciers play in sustaining water, food, and livelihoods for millions, and pledged pragmatic steps to protect the province\u2019s fragile mountain ecosystems. He called on all institutions and communities to join hands in maintaining the balance of mountain ecosystems, which have supported life, livelihoods, and heritage for centuries and will continue to do so for generations to come. DLP Report
\nSpeaking on the occasion of International Mountain Day, Khan highlighted the urgent need for science-based management and community engagement to safeguard these natural treasures amid rapidly changing climatic conditions.
\n\u201cGlaciers are not just scenic landscapes, they are living systems. They nurture biodiversity, irrigate rivers, protect forests, shelter wildlife, and sustain the livelihoods of our communities,\u201d he said.
\nKhan added that in the dry temperate regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, glaciers and glacial springs form the lifeblood of waterways that irrigate farmlands, nourish forests, and sustain life in remote settlements.
\nThis year, marking the International Year of Glacier Conservation, has drawn global attention to the urgent challenge of glacier melt due to climate change.
\nThe rapid retreat of glaciers has put these ecosystems under unprecedented threat.
\nIn response, he added, the provincial government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening science-based management, watershed protection, ecological restoration, and community-based conservation strategies.
\n\u201cToday\u2019s commitment is a trust for future generations,\u201d Khan said, urging governments, local communities, and development partners to work together to protect the province\u2019s mountains, glaciers, and land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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