Environmental policy and administrative management

Keenjhar Lake is famous around the world due to its reservoir capacity, aquatic life, historical standing and cultural diversity. The Lake is situated in Thatta District, once the capital of Sindh, at a distance of 25 kilometers from Thatta City and 110 kilometers from Karachi. The lake, one of the Ramsar Sites, is facing with several issues related to environment including degeneration of green belts, solid waste deposition by tourists, depletion of fish resources due to algae grass in large quantities, land encroachments which eventually contribute to environmental degradation. RedFound implements the project Improving Environmental Conditions in and around Keenjhar Lake , which is a reflection of the dire needs in environmental context and available opportunities. The project will be significantly contributing towards improving aesthetic look of the lake through developing greenbelt and tree plantation and other indigenous cultural highlighting activites and social infrastructure at the project site. Major Activities are: Promote social forestry on a mass scale and carryout ornamental plantation at selected sites for improving aesthetic look of the lake Improve landscape of Keejhar through ornamental plantation at selected sites; erect seating structures, children play areas (water park/floating house, introducing slides, sea saw, swings) Campaigning for cleanliness drive Organize cultural mela to promote cultural heritage, art and folk music Design and prepare sound and light show on theme of Noori Jam Tamachi Display sound and light show to tourists Develop travel guides, brochures highlighting history associated with Keenjhar Lake, Indus Civilization Raise awareness on environment through weekend workshops and seminars focusing on: tree plantation, bio diversity, solid waste management, cleanliness Develop printed materials: tree plantation, solid waste management, health and hygiene, safety measures Establish school environment education program in 5 selected schools Sensitize school teachers with environment and climate risk reduction concepts Develop school environment clubs Encourage children to plant tree Educate children about importance of environment, proper dumping of garbage Celebrate Clean Keenjhar week involving school children and visitors Organize health and hygiene shows at school and Keenjhar Site

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