ECOSF participated in the Launch Ceremony of Clean Green Pakistan Index (CGPI)

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Pakistan launched its first ever “Clean Green Pakistan Index (CGPI)” as part of government’s efforts to curb pollution and reduce the severe effects of climate change. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan launched this index at the inaugural ceremony on November 25, 2019. The objective of developing CGPI is to promote sustainability in cities, which will rank cities on 35 indicators on greenery and cleanliness. The index is based on five pillars, namely; safe drinking water, total sanitation, liquid waste management & hygiene, solid waste management and plantation. Each pillar carries equal weightage of each (20%) and the overall sum of scores for five pillars will provide the final score of Pakistan Clean Green Index for each city. The CGPI portal can be accessed at https://cleangreen.gov.pk 

The launch ceremony attracted a large number of key stakeholders, top government officials, city administrators, foreign diplomats and representatives of international development organizations, media and academia. On behalf of ECOF, President ECOSF, Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro participated in the launch event.

In his inaugural address, Prime Minister Imran Khan underlined that Pakistan is blessed with enormous resources, including twelve climatic zones, fertile land and natural resources. He said we need to appreciate these resources in order to help the country stand on its own feet. Given the immense natural beauty of the country, this initiative could play a central role to promote sustainable tourism in the country, he further added. Prime Minister stressed the significance of participatory engagement of civil society and the general public to make this initiative a great success. Government has limited resources, therefore, every segment of society, especially the youth to actively participate in this green initiative to combat climate change and to secure a sustainable future, he urged.

The advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam while addressing the ceremony highlighted the importance of this Clean and Green drive and said the government is fully committed to transform Pakistan into a clean and green country for sustainable future. He shared that in the initial phase, healthy cleanliness competition will be conducted in 19 cities. Government considers students from schools and universities as important stakeholders, so we are engaging them in this drive, he said.