Since 2015, Engro Foundation, in partnership with IUCN, has been dedicated to the sustainability of Pakistan’s coastal ecosystems. The program ran for 8 years and came to a successful close in 2024 after making significant strides in promoting sustainable fisheries management, improving livelihoods for coastal communities and enhanced environmental longevity.
Key initiatives include the maintenance of 500 hectares of mangroves planted between 2015 and 2016, as well as the replanting of 150 hectares between 2018 and 2021. Restoration efforts primarily focused on Wango Creek and Tor Island, involving the Rhizophora species. Additionally, nursery beds were cleaned, and trenches were revived to counter the inundation caused by monsoon high tides.
Community engagement has been at the heart of the project, with extensive efforts to raise awareness and foster local ownership of the mangrove ecosystem. Beyond planting, the project has had a broader impact, contributing to National Coordinating Body meetings chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and strengthening collaboration between the Sindh and Balochistan Forest Departments and Coastal Development Authorities.
This initiative reflects our commitment to preserving coastal ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and empowering communities to ensure a sustainable future for all.