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ISLAMABAD, (APP):Minister for Climate Change Zahid
Hamid on Wednesday directed to activate Marine Pollution Board
(MPB).
The minister issued the directives during a meeting held to
discuss marine issues in Pakistan.The minister called the meeting to
consult all relevant departments to participate in “Our Ocean”
conference going to be held in September 15 in US.
Pakistan was invited by Secretary of State of US John Karry
through a letter, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.
The conference will focus on sustainable fisheries, marine
pollution and climate-related impacts on the ocean.
“We have to actively participate in “Our Ocean” conference to
highlight our maritime issues. This is an important event to show
commitments to non -polluted oceans”, said the Minister.
The recent surveys show that population of fishing is
declining due to netting, climate Change issues and other wrong
practices.
During a meeting Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Asif
Inam informed the participants the production of Jellyfish is
increasing.
He also briefed about climate change impacts on oceans.The
cyclones have narrowed down in last couple of years.
He also suggested avoiding any installations and constructions
at most vulnerable places.