Environmental research

Objective: To have a section of society, in UC Tando Hafiz Shah of District Thatta , able to address environmental hazards Specific Objectivet#1: Involvement of district authorities and community is aware about environmental issues Specific Objectivet #2: Provision and Installation of Insolated Metallic Stoves (Shehbaz Stoves) to 450 households Following are major activities under the specific objectives which will be conducted in proposed area for the better environment. Anticipated Results The expected achievements are seen in terms of firewood saving which in turn will contribute towards reducing the land degradation process. The output of this activity will be seen in the form of better Natural Resources Management practices and environmental upgradation. 450 Insolated Metallic Stoves have been installed to the most vulnerable people tend to engage in wood cutting Community is fully aware about their ill-doings of wastage of woods due to unknowingly damaging environment 90% of targeted community is benefiting from the Insolated Metallic Stoves 60% reduction in wood consumption used for cooking and purposes Community is well aware about their natural resources and are trained in reforestation and actively involved in better practices towards better environmental CBOs are strengthened and activated in the area and are echoing their voice against ill doings of people Contribution to improved health of the rural population perticularly women and children by decreasing indoor air pollution and the risk of smoke induced diseases. CBOs and communities are imparting and replicating good practices in other villages by their self

Pakistan