The Living Indus Initiative
TypeEnvironmental initiative
Legal statusActive
PurposeTo protect, conserve, and restore natural, terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems in the Indus Basin.
HeadquartersPakistan
Location
Region served
Pakistan

The Living Indus Initiative, serving as an overarching program and a rallying call to action, seeks to spearhead and unify various efforts aimed at revitalizing the ecological well-being of the Indus River within Pakistan's borders. It emerges as a direct response to Pakistan's heightened susceptibility to the adverse effects of climate change.[1][2][3][4]

Background

The primary goal of the Living Indus Initiative is to safeguard, preserve, and rehabilitate the diverse natural ecosystems found in the Indus Basin, including terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine environments.[1] This initiative is dedicated to the revitalization and recovery of the basin's natural resources and ecosystems, with a specific focus on enhancing their ability to withstand the challenges posed by climate change.[5][6]

Strategies

The Living Indus Initiative has pinpointed 25 initial interventions that center on nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies. These interventions were identified after thorough consultations involving input from the public sector, private sector, experts, and civil society.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Living Indus | United Nations in Pakistan". pakistan.un.org.
  2. ↑ "Pakistan to launch biggest climate initiative to restore River Indus". gulfnews.com. September 30, 2022.
  3. ↑ "'Living Indus Initiative' launched to protect world's second most polluted river". www.thenews.com.pk.
  4. ↑ "May 13, 2023 | Living Indus Initiative to cost around $17bn: UN". Dawn Epaper. May 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Living Indus project aims to restore river's ecosystem". The Express Tribune. April 16, 2022.
  6. ↑ Ebrahim, Zofeen (November 11, 2022). "Experts welcome 'futuristic' initiative to restore Indus River in Pakistan". ARY NEWS.
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