MULTAN: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab held a consultative session with registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) in Multan to strengthen collaboration with civil society and promote coordinated environmental action across the province.
The session, held on August 19, 2026, focused on bringing environmental priorities closer to communities through stronger partnerships, improved public engagement and better coordination among government institutions and civil society organisations.
Participants discussed ways to establish a structured mechanism for coordination, information-sharing and collaborative environmental initiatives, with the aim of addressing key environmental challenges facing Punjab.
The consultation also highlighted the importance of involving NGOs and NPOs in environmental awareness, community engagement and initiatives aimed at improving environmental sustainability.
EPA Punjab emphasised that effective environmental protection requires collective action and stronger linkages between government agencies, civil society and local communities.
The session provided an opportunity for participating organisations to share perspectives, identify areas of mutual cooperation and explore practical approaches to translating environmental priorities into community-level action.
The initiative is expected to contribute to stronger institutional and civil society partnerships and support efforts to build a greener, healthier and more sustainable Punjab.
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