**Peshawar Launches Monsoon Plantation Drive to Boost Urban Greenery and Climate Resilience**
A large-scale Monsoon Plantation Drive has been launched in Peshawar, spearheaded by Mr. Shariq Riaz, Vice Chairman of Youth Lead Climate Change (YLCC) Pakistan and Tehsil Municipal Officer (TMO) Peshawar. The campaign aims to transform the city into a greener and more climate-resilient urban environment by leveraging the monsoon season—a crucial period for the successful growth of saplings.
The initiative focuses on enhancing Peshawar’s urban afforestation, recognizing that planting trees during the wet monsoon months significantly increases sapling survival rates. Mr. Riaz’s leadership in this drive has drawn praise from YLCC Pakistan, which acknowledged his commitment to inspiring both young people and the broader community to take proactive measures against climate change.
By encouraging widespread participation in tree-planting activities, the Monsoon Plantation Drive seeks to foster environmental stewardship among Peshawar’s residents. Organizers hope that these efforts will not only improve local air quality and urban biodiversity, but also serve as a model for other regions seeking practical solutions to environmental challenges.
Through collaborative efforts between municipal authorities and the community, Peshawar is taking tangible steps towards ensuring a healthier, more sustainable future. Participants in the drive are optimistic that their contributions today will yield lasting benefits for generations to come.
