UNDP consultant briefs GDA director general on climate training in Gwadar

GWADAR: Sana Durrani, a consultant associated with the activities of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Gwadar, met Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) Director General Moinur Rehman Khan in his office. GDA Director Town Planning Shahid Ali was also present.

The director general was briefed on the activities and projects under way in Gwadar under the UNDP. He was told that, under a UNDP project, a two-day training programme was held for local groups, networks and stakeholders working in the field of climate change. Its aim is to build their capacity so that they can prepare effective, sustainable climate projects in future that suit local needs.

Moinur Rehman Khan stressed the importance of effective local-level measures to deal with the effects of climate change. He said coordinated cooperation among institutions, organisations and local stakeholders was essential for this.

He said the GDA was fully aware of climate challenges and that practical steps were under way at various levels for environment-friendly and sustainable development in Gwadar. He expressed the resolve that the GDA would continue to give priority to environment-friendly development, climate resilience, public awareness and sustainable planning.

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