Azad Jammu Kashmir Minister for Environment Amir Abdul Gaffar Lone emphasized here on Tuesday the need for ensuring individual and collective vibrant roles to successfully meet the challenges posed by climate change and to ensure a pollution-free environment through the relevant forums in the region MIRPUR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jun, 2024) Azad Kashmir Minister for Environment Amir Abdul Gaffar Lone emphasized here on Tuesday the need for ensuring individual and collective vibrant roles to successfully meet the challenges posed by climate change and to ensure a pollution-free environment through the relevant forums in the region. In his message on the eve of Environmental Day, which falls on Wednesday, 5, the minister for environment said, "As we are facing unprecedented environmental challenges, we must make efforts to safeguard our ecosystems and rich biodiversity, which we need to protect and preserve for future generations." He continued that climate change, deforestation, pollution, and loss of biodiversity are global as well as local challenges that demand immediate attention and action.

Each one of us has a role to play. Here are some key steps we must take, he added. The minister said that the was committed to implementing policies that support environmental conservation and sustainable development.

"The is working on expanding protected areas, investing in renewable energy, and enhancing waste management systems," he expressed. However, the governmen.