Karachi: Hutchison Ports Pakistan has launched the fourth year of its “Go Green” tree plantation campaign, with a goal to plant 100,000 mangrove saplings in Sonmiani. This campaign, initiated in 2021 in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, aims to plant a total of 500,000 mangroves across 250 hectares by 2025, underscoring the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Our Tree Plantation campaign demonstrates our commitment to advancing the United Nations SDGs by contributing to climate change mitigation, restoring coastal ecosystems, enhancing marine biodiversity, protecting critical habitats, and conserving vital natural resources,” stated CS Kim, General Manager and Head of Business Unit at Hutchison Ports Pakistan.
The Go Green project focuses on planting mangrove species such as Avicennia, Ceriops, Rhizophora, and Aegiceras in Pakistan’s coastal areas, achieving a remarkable 90% survival rate over the past three years.
Beyond its ecological impact, the initiative is also fostering economic growth by creating job opportunities for local communities, from sapling plantation to ongoing care and monitoring efforts.