It is encouraging that China has agreed to help Pakistan in it's conservation efforts to preserve mangrove forests along the Gwadar Port and beyond. A multi pronged effort is needed to revert environmental degradation along the coastline. All the stakeholders must realize that the participation of locals is essential in any such undertaking. The access of local people to coastal regions should not be limited, as it causes resentment among them.
Sharaf Jan
Abdul Majeed
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