19/10/2026
From Pakistanšµš° to Nepalš³šµ| Strengthening the Shared Mission of Forest Conservation
Mr. Farhad Ali, Conservator of Forests, is representing Pakistan in Nepal, bringing valuable professional experience and Pakistanās commitment to sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience to the international platform.
Nepal, renowned for its magnificent Himalayan landscapes, rich biodiversity, and community-based forest management, offers valuable lessons in participatory conservation, sustainable use of forest resources, and the restoration of degraded landscapes. Its community forestry model has demonstrated how local communities, when empowered as custodians of nature, can play a transformative role in protecting forests, restoring ecosystems, and safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
The exchange of knowledge and expertise between Pakistan and Nepal can further strengthen regional cooperation in combating deforestation, preventing forest fires, conserving wildlife habitats, promoting climate-smart forestry, and enhancing the role of forests as natural carbon sinks.
Forests recognise no political boundaries in their ecological significance; they connect nations through shared watersheds, biodiversity, climate systems, and a common responsibility to protect our planet. Mr. Farhad Aliās representation in Nepal reflects the spirit of international collaboration and the shared vision of a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations to come.
Latif Ur Rehman
Spokesperson
Climate Change Forestry Environment and Wildlife Department KP
Forestry Environment & Wildlife Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
