Islamabad: The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is all set to adopt ‘Green Coverage Initiative’ to fulfil the commitment to environmentally sustainable practices of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to news published on June 27.
A meeting was held between the Civil Aviation Authority, the Gwadar Development Authority, and the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), where decision of Gwadar International Airport going green was taken. As per the details, the first phase of the initiative will witness the plantation of trees along the incoming and outgoing roads of the NGIA, covering over 3 kilometres.
In the second phase, designated areas within the airport’s expansive 4,300-acre vicinity will be enriched with a diverse range of tree species to enhance the green ecosystem. To tackle the ecological challenges specific to Gwadar’s hot desert climate and soil salinity issues, tropical economic tree species will be carefully selected. These species are known for their adaptability to high temperatures, saline conditions, winds, sand, and drought.
To ensure the success of this green initiative, the Civil Aviation Authority plans to source most of the plants from the Plant Tissue Culture Lab and Green House, which are part of the Belt and Road Engineering Research Centre for Tropical Arid Non-Wood Forest. The Gwadar International Airport going green signifies an important step towards sustainable development, aligning with global efforts for a sustainable future.
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