ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 /DNA/ – Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, held a meeting with United Nations Senior Coordination Officer for Climate and Environment and UNEP Focal Point, Alex Forbes, on Friday. The meeting was attended by CDA Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, Director General Resource and other senior officers. The meeting discussed measures for environmental protection and the acquisition of carbon credits in the Federal Capital Islamabad.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that CDA is following a comprehensive strategy for the environmental protection and improvement of the Capital City Islamabad. He said that in this regard, CDA wishes to fully benefit from the global framework and market for acquiring carbon credits.
Chairman CDA said that CDA is working on several projects for environmental protection and acquiring carbon credits. He said that they are increasing the city’s green cover by planning to convert brown areas into green areas in the Federal Capital Islamabad.
Chairman CDA said that they are working on modern solid waste management project in the Federal Capital Islamabad, which can facilitate the acquisition of carbon credits. He mentioned that a project comprising 160 environmentally friendly electric feeder buses is running successfully in the Capital City Islamabad and in the future, further expansion of electric tram projects and eco-friendly transport can also be utilized to benefit from carbon credits.
Chairman CDA said that the completion of development projects in the Federal Capital Islamabad will also lead to a reduction in carbon emissions as well as citizens’ convenience. He said they are striving to establish modern scientific landfill sites in Islamabad according to international standards, which will reduce environmental pollution.
During the meeting, United Nations Senior Coordination Officer for Environment, Alex Forbes, emphasized promoting future technical assistance and cooperation, saying that they would consider providing technical support for acquiring carbon credits under international frameworks and green programs.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that technical assistance and cooperation with the UN and other international development partners are essential to address environmental challenges. He said that by enhancing CDA’s capacity, practical progress for acquiring carbon credits can be ensured. The meeting also reaffirmed Chairman CDA’s commitment to fully benefiting from UNEP’s experiences, capacity-building, and expertise, as well as promoting mutual cooperation.
