Islamabad:
Independent Report. Sep 08
Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam on Sunday urged the Sindh and Balochistan governments to boost efforts to conserve marine ecosystems.
Following the recent declaration of Churna Island as a Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Balochistan government, Romina Alam called for additional MPAs to be established to achieve the global target of protecting 30% of the ocean area by 2030.
Alam also praised the Balochistan government’s move for protection of Churna Island, stating it a “positive step towards protecting marine resources and promoting environmentally sustainable development.”
Churna Island, known for its extensive coral habitats and biodiversity, is now Pakistan’s second MPA. The island is home to over 50 species of corals, 250 species of fish, and numerous invertebrates and vertebrates.
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