 One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign (2020-2023)
Caritas Pakistan launched the “One Million More Tree Plantation” campaign to further combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Building upon the success of their initial project, which resulted in the planting of over one million trees by November 2019, this new initiative aims to plant an additional one million trees between 2020 and 2023. The campaign seeks to unite the efforts of Caritas, local communities, government bodies, and other stakeholders to address climate change through reforestation and environmental education.
Caritas Pakistan organized a series of training and capacity-building events to highlight the importance of tree plantation among various stakeholders. Diocesan units enhanced the knowledge and skills of staff and volunteers on environmental conservation, climate change impacts, and adaptation strategies. Additionally, public awareness sessions, trainings, and capacity-building programs were conducted for volunteers, community groups, and environmental advocates to promote sustainable practices and strengthen collective efforts for environmental protection.
Engagement / Involvement of Government Department
- Forest Department Government of Punjab
- Irrigation Department Government pf Punjab
- Parks and Horticulture Department
- Environment Consultancy Options ( ECO)
- Catholic Institutions
- Schools, University
- CSO and NGOs
- Partners ( Caritas Network Members )
- Corporate Companies
Launching of the One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign
Caritas Pakistan launched One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign that will proceed from 2020 – 2023 with endorsement of Catholic Bishops Conference of Pakistan. Caritas Pakistan recently accomplished its campaign titled “One Million Tree Plantation Campaign” 2016-2019 by successfully completed the target by planting trees countrywide. Mr. Amjad Gulzar (Executive Director) along with Bishop Conference, Caritas National and diocesan staff and volunteers launched the campaign on Nov. 21 by letting the banner of “One Million More Campaign” tied with green air balloons were set in the air as a mark to make the Pakistan Green. More than 100 participants including Caritas Staff and volunteers joined the inauguration ceremony with great zeal and zest with a spirit to accomplish another campaign effectively. The honorable dignitaries than lead the walk by holding “One Million More Tree Plantation campaign” with great enthusiasm in the Renewal Church Compound as to mark the concern towards climate change and implementation of the initiative of planting one million more trees in Pakistan.
The bishop conference congratulated Caritas Pakistan on great achievement, gave their best wishes and ensured their equal coordination and support at all times. The Executive Director motivated all the diocesan units to continue the campaign with the same enthusiasm as to mark the love for the nature and to spread the interventions to combat the effects of Climate Change.