A mangrove plantation campaign was organised in coastal areas in collaboration with the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) and the Mangrove Biodiversity Park. Dozens of youth from Rehri Goth and Ibrahim Haideri participated in the campaign with great enthusiasm and highlighted the message of environmental protection.
During the event, the young men who participated in the campaign delivered a detailed presentation, emphasising the critical role mangrove forests play in preserving marine ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and ensuring the economic stability of fishing communities. They explained that mangrove trees act as a natural shield against sea waves and storms, provide shelter to marine life, and help maintain ecological balance.
The youth stressed that mangrove forests are facing serious threats due to climate change and human activities, and that urgent action is required to protect them. The participants strongly demanded that the Sindh government ensure effective protection of existing mangrove forests and initiate large-scale new plantation campaigns to safeguard coastal areas from growing environmental threats.
Chairman of the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum, Mehran Ali Shah, said on the occasion that mangrove forests are the backbone of coastal life, indispensable not only for the survival of marine ecosystems but also for the economic future of local fishing communities. He appreciated the efforts of the youth and urged the Sindh government to take practical steps for the protection of these forests and to support large-scale plantation initiatives.
He further added that the PFF, in collaboration with its partner organisations, will continue such initiatives to raise environmental awareness among youth and to preserve coastal ecosystems.
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