While appreciating and congratulating IUCN for developing the IDDV draft of Quetta District Mr. Munir Ahmed Badini Secretary Environment and Sports Balochistan, suggested that development of indigenous leadership should be promoted  in the District Development Vision. He said this Vision is the need of the day. Navigating a ship in a sea without a compass is not an easy job , but IUCN has done it. He stated  that this vision contains all the important environmental, developmental and humanitarian aspects . He said someone has to lead as the global environmental scenario is rapidly changing and IUCN is not only highlighting and informing about the alarming situation but also suggesting solutions to different issues. He said we should focus more on leadership and on how we can work together for good governance and development not only vertically  but also horizontally to streamline the system and policies. He emphasized on a pro-active futuristic approach towards identification of issues and develop community based approaches to solve these with a focus on sustainability. He said this is the right time to resolve these issues and IUCN has provided appropriate platform to people from all walks of life to have their say. Mr. Badini assured fullest support to IUCN through all possible means.

Mr. Zabardast Khan Bangash, Manager IUCN Balochistan Programme said that if we look back into the 63 year history of Pakistan, we have rapidly  destroyed the natural recourses of our country; however  still it is still not too late to act and stop the de-gradation. We have time to rehabilitate and conserve our resources. He said IUCN is in continuous process of creating awareness at all levels through different mediums by all possible means. 

The second half of the meeting was followed by discussion session in which recommendations and suggestions from the participants were recorded for further refinement of the document.

In the end Mr. Naseebullah Khan from IUCN Balochistan gave vote of thanks and concluded the consultative workshop


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Ms. Faryal Ahmed
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Balochistan Partnerships for Sustainable Development
IUCN Balochistan Office
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Quetta

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email: faryal.ahmed@iucn.org

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