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ONE MILLION TREES

Climate Hub Forum’s One Million Trees Initiative

Restoring Ecosystems, Empowering Communities, and Preserving Heritage

 About the Initiative

The One Million Trees Initiative by the Climate Hub Forum (CHF) is a transformative endeavor aimed at
combating climate change, restoring ecosystems, and fostering sustainable development. Launched at
COP 29 in Baku, this initiative has evolved into a global collaboration platform, engaging governments,
academia, civil society, youth, and industry stakeholders. Our focus encompasses large-scale
reforestation, mangrove plantation, nature-based solutions, and the integration of behavioral change
strategies to promote environmental stewardship.

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The One Million Trees Initiative is driven by the following core objectives:

Massive Reforestation & Urban Greening:

Planting 1 million trees, with a focus on native, climate-resilient species in urban, rural, and coastal areas, including critical mangrove ecosystems.

Climate Resilience & Carbon Sequestration:

Enhancing natural carbon sinks to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reverse land degradation, and promote biodiversity conservation.

Community Engagement & Behavioral Change:

Empowering local communities, youth, and schools through climate education, volunteerism, and advocacy campaigns that encourage sustainable living.

Heritage Preservation & Sustainable Tourism:

Protecting ecologically and culturally significant landscapes, such as the Taxila-Gandhara UNESCO World Heritage Site, while promoting sustainable tourism practices.

Research, Policy & Innovation:

Partnering with universities and think tanks to develop data-driven policies, conduct cutting- edge research, and drive sustainable forestry innovation.

Be Part of a Global Movement

The Climate Hub Forum (CHF) is aligned with some of the world’s most influential frameworks and
networks for environmental sustainability. Our partnerships reinforce the initiative’s integrity,
scalability, and global relevance:

Strategic Collaborations & Global Partnerships:

  • UNESCO MOST BRIDGES Initiative
  • UNESCO–National Geographic HACA Project
  • UNESCO Jena Declaration on Heritage & Sustainability
  • One Planet Network (10YFP)
  • SME Climate Hub
  • ESRAG – Rotary International Climate Taskforce
  • G100 Women Leaders – Climate & Reforestation Chapter
  • ICLEI – Daring Cities Initiative
  • COP 29–30 Loss and Damage Fund

These partnerships enable us to deliver climate-smart solutions rooted in policy, education, inclusion,
and innovation, with a focus on large-scale restoration and preservation.

Local and Regional Collaborations

Our ecosystem restoration efforts are deeply rooted in local communities and regional partnerships.
Some key collaborators include:
1. Karachi Bar Association – Legal advocacy and environmental programming
2. Capital Police Islamabad – Joint plantation and awareness drives
3. ARID Agriculture University Rawalpindi – Research collaboration and student mobilization
4. NUST Business School – Campus-led greening campaigns
5. Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab – Greening heritage sites like Taxila
6. Commune Artist Colony – Art-based environmental advocacy in Karachi
7. Abdullah Rafi, Siddiqsons Group – Corporate partnership and stewardship in Kidney Hills
8. Al Khair Trust – Joint plantation initiatives
9. SEMP (Society for Environmental & Mangrove Protection) – Coastal afforestation projects
10. Rotary Club of Karachi Environment (RCK) – Long-term project adoption
11. Majmua Art Gallery – Creative climate storytelling
12. EYLAR & Kid’s Gym – Youth and children’s engagement through climate education

Global Alignment & Frameworks

The One Million Trees Initiative contributes to and is guided by a variety of international environmental frameworks, including:
  • UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030)
  •  Paris Agreement on Climate Change
  •  UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
    o SDG 13: Climate Action
    o SDG 15: Life on Land
    o SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
    o SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
  • 1t.org (World Economic Forum)
  • UNESCO-MOST, HACA, and Jena Declaration
  •  One Planet Network (Sustainable Tourism)
  •  SME Climate Hub
  •  UN CBD, UNFCCC, REDD+
  • UN-Habitat Urban Greening Programs
  •  IUCN Green List, Red List & Restoration Frameworks
  •  The Bonn Challenge
  • Global Land Initiative (GLI)
  •  UNCCD Land Degradation Neutrality Targets
  •  C40 Cities Network
  • ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
  •  Global Covenant of Mayors
  • Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
  • Resilient Cities Network
  • The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
  •  WWF Earth Hour
  • Global Forest Watch
  • UN Women’s Gender & Climate Framework
  • The Green Belt Movement
  • The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
By aligning with these globally recognized frameworks, the One Million Trees Initiative is a committed and impactful player in the global effort to restore ecosystems and achieve the targets set out by international agreements.

Progress & Impact

The Climate Hub Forum (CHF) has made significant strides in advancing climate resilience, empowering
communities, and transforming environmental practices across Pakistan and beyond. Our initiatives
focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and alignment with global frameworks for climate action, making a
tangible difference at local, national, and international levels.

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