Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin states that cooperation between Pakistan and Italy for the preservation of mountains and glaciers has been ongoing since 1909.
21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet Concludes in Islamabad. Adventure Foundation Pakistan concluded its 21st National Children’s Mountain Conservation Meet today in Islamabad.
The 10-day camp took place in Siran Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 100 children and staff participating.
Young participants presented on “Climate Change and its Impact on the Mountain Environment” at Margala Hotel.
Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin attended as the chief guest and praised the event’s efforts.
Ali Hasan Habib, AFP President, welcomed guests and congratulated participants on their successful project completion.
Aftab Rana, NCMC Coordinator, explained the program started in 2002 to raise mountain ecosystem awareness.
Each year, 100 children attend the 10-day camp to learn through hands-on environmental activities.
The program encourages children to undertake conservation projects in their communities and schools.
Participants earn the title “Eco-Guards” and promote environmental protection in their daily lives.
Young speakers shared observations on mountain environmental challenges and climate change effects.
They recommended government actions to address mountain and climate-related environmental issues.
The forum concluded with a joint petition from the youth representatives to government authorities.
Ambassador Armellin praised AFP’s work connecting youth with nature amid growing digital distractions.
She highlighted Italy-Pakistan cooperation in mountain and glacier conservation for over a century.
The first Italian expedition arrived in 1909, mapping a land route to K2.
In 1954, two Italian climbers made the first successful summit of K2.
The popular K2 route, “Abruzzi Spur,” was discovered by an Italian mountaineer in 1909.
The ambassador urged the government to implement youth recommendations from the petition.
AFP has organized 21 meets, involving 2,500+ children and 500+ staff members to date.
Since 1980, AFP promotes outdoor adventure and environmental education across all ages and genders.
