Karachi: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of the ‘Port Community Climate Resilience Program’ in the cities of Karachi and Gwadar. The initiative aims to implement sustainable climate solutions for the maritime sector.

The program is designed to strengthen the ability of port communities to withstand and adapt to climate challenges. The initiative will focus on developing infrastructure and systems that reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

Chaudhry emphasized the importance of a coordinated national action plan to support the program. He mentioned that this plan would be developed in collaboration with provincial authorities, highlighting the need for a unified approach to enhance climate resilience.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to address the impacts of climate change on crucial maritime infrastructure. The program aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of port operations, which are vital to the country’s economy.

The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to integrating climate considerations into the development of critical infrastructure, with the goal of safeguarding the economic and operational viability of the nation’s ports.