ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (Alliance News): Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, announced the launch of the ‘Recharge Pakistan Programme’ on Tuesday, aimed at managing seasonal floods and utilizing excess floodwater for the country’s socio-economic development.
Speaking at the program’s launch ceremony, Romina highlighted the government’s concern over the waste of floodwaters during the monsoon season due to inadequate storage facilities.
The programme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is a collaborative effort involving national and international stakeholders.
It focuses on building flood resilience through nature-based adaptation, restoring wetlands, and implementing green infrastructure interventions in the Indus Basin to store excess floodwater and manage flood risks.
Romina emphasized that the initiative would help recharge groundwater levels, protect lives, and support agriculture and domestic water needs. The project, designed to enhance Pakistan’s flood resilience, will also contribute to mitigating the country’s climate vulnerability.
The project aims to benefit over 680,000 people directly and indirectly support more than seven million, especially in flood-prone rural areas.
International partners like the US government, WWF, and Coca-Cola are contributing to this $77.8 million project, which marks a shift from traditional infrastructure to green solutions.
