Galyat climate projects near completion

ABBOTTABAD:

Several climate resilience projects worth over Rs 20 million are in the final stages of completion in three union councils of Galyat under the supervision of WWF Pakistan.

The initiatives, launched under the Water Resource Accountability in Pakistan (WRAP) project, include clean drinking water schemes, rainwater harvesting, afforestation, and the establishment of over 50 fruit orchards in Nathia Gali, Namli Mira, and Bakot.

These efforts aim to improve environmental sustainability and enhance local livelihoods. During a media briefing in Nathia Gali, WWF Pakistan officials highlighted the project's impact.

As part of the initiative, cedar, pine, and oak trees have been planted across 10 acres in the Galliyat region. In Malach, Nathia Gali, a 12,000-foot water supply scheme now delivers clean spring water to over 150 households, benefiting women who previously had to travel long distances for water.