CPK Urban Forest Project launched to plant 3,000 trees in Karachi

CPK Urban Forest has been launched in Karachi after Community Policing Karachi (CPK), Plant a Million Pakistan and the Sindh Forest Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen urban afforestation and environmental sustainability.

The partnership aims to increase Karachi’s green cover through coordinated plantation and conservation efforts while promoting a cleaner, healthier and more climate-resilient city.

Under the first phase of the project, Community Policing Karachi will facilitate the planting of 3,000 trees along Shahrah-e-Bhutto. The Sindh Forest Department will provide technical expertise, supervise plantation activities and oversee the maintenance and regular watering of the trees to support their long-term growth.

The organisations said the initiative brings together government institutions and civil society to address climate change, improve biodiversity and create greener public spaces for residents.

Razzak Pardesi, Chairman of Plant a Million Pakistan, said the partnership highlights the impact of collaboration between public institutions and community organisations in delivering meaningful environmental progress.

“Every tree planted today is an investment in a healthier and greener future for Karachi,” he said.

Representatives of Community Policing Karachi said environmental protection is a shared civic responsibility and encouraged citizens, educational institutions, businesses and community organisations to take part in tree plantation campaigns and urban forest initiatives.

The agreement was signed by Atiq Iqbal, Chief of Community Policing Karachi; Faisal Rasheed, Chief of the CPK Green Project; Razzak Pardesi, Chairman of Plant a Million Pakistan; and Zeeshan Ali Chang of the Sindh Forest Department.

The organisations said the CPK Urban Forest Project is expected to become a model for future partnerships by encouraging greater participation from both the public and private sectors in supporting environmental sustainability across Karachi.