CM Murad praises OICCI for focusing on changing climate dynamics
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Highlights efforts to build 2 million houses for flood affectees
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) on Wednesday concluded the third Pakistan Climate Conference, marking the event with the inaugural OICCI Climate Excellence Awards.
The two-day conference brought together key policymakers from federal and provincial governments, climate experts, business leaders, and advocates to discuss and promote sustainable climate action in Pakistan said a news release.
Speaking at the conference as the chief guest, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah appreciated the OICCI initiatives in focusing on a real threat of changing climate dynamics, which caused massive flooding in the country in mid-2022.
The CM highlighted the monumental efforts being made by the Sindh Government to build 2 million houses for flood affectees and many other measures being taken to prevent any future such occurrences.
He lauded the OICCI’s initiative for organizing the 3rd Climate Conference with inputs from global and national experts on sustainability and environment to reduce carbon emission and improve life and property of population.
This year, the OICCI Climate Excellence Awards have also been introduced to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of companies driving climate resilience, sustainability and green innovation.
The winners across six categories included industry leaders who demonstrated exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship.
