May 20, 2012 - ISLAMABAD: After having provided recommendations to the government for formulating a national strategy on enviroment, the second day of the two-day conference on green economy concluded on Saturday.
Industrialists and experts discussed challenges and possible solutions for enviromental issues facing the country at the conference titiled “National Consultation on Green Economy”. The subjects covered included investing in renewable energy, as well as, food and energy scarcity in Pakistan.
The recommendations, which may find their way into the policy being formulated by the government for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, to be hosted by Brazil in Rio this June, were distributed among the participants for feedback.
Among other things highlighted at the event, the participants recommended a gender perspective and a concrete institutional framework to be included in the document. It was suggested that a clause on researching monsoons in Pakistan also be inserted.
Highlights from the second day read more>>>
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