Lahore: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan have launched a collaborative tree plantation drive in Lahore to play their part in minimising the impact of climate change, a news source reported. During the drive, several indigenous tree saplings will be planted in the city.
The inauguration ceremony for the drive was held at BACHS on Bedian Road where Acting President of BOP Khalid Tirmizey planted a sapling to official kickstart the plantation. Members of the senior management of BOP and delegates from WWF were present at the ceremony.
While addressing the gathering, Tirmizey said that it is critical to start similar drives across other cities in the country to reduce the impact of climate change as Pakistan is one of those countries being affected by climate change the most. He added that trees absorb carbon dioxide, give out oxygen and cool the environment. With the impact of climate change becoming more and more visible, we need to plant as many trees as possible.
