WWF offici­al says fund is commit­ted to protec­ting countr­y’s fresh water resour­cesLAHORE:The World Wide Fund-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) conducted an awareness session on improving industrial environmental performance at the River Ravi Basin through a water stewardship approach. The approach is under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded project titled ‘Revitalising the Ecosystem of Ravi River’ in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LCCI). The stakeholders discussed and recommended solutions such as improving the allocations between surface and ground water, treating industrial and municipal effluent and improving environmental flows. River Ravi is one of the eastern rivers in the Indus Basin. “The fund is committed to protecting the country’s fresh water resources and improving water access, efficiency and allocation for the people and the environment,” said WWF-Pakistan Climate, Energy and Water Director Masood Arshad.

Source: The Express Tribune October 03, 2018 04:18 UTC