18/10/2025
EvK2CNR in collaboration with University of Baltistan organized a conference on ecotourism in Skardu on October 17, 2025.
Raja Nasir Ali Khan, Minister Planning and Development GB was the chief GUEST on this occasion. Vice Chancellor UOBS Dr. Abdul Mateen, Director CKNP, Abid Ali, Director EPA GB Khadim Hussain , Technical Specialist UNDP Faheem Ahmed, Resident Representative EvK2CNR Pakistan Riaz Ul Hassan , institutional representatives of Alpine Club of Pakistan, AKRSP, GBRSP, Deosai National Park, students and faculty of UOBS participated in the event .
Speaking on this occasion , Raja Nasir Ali Khan said that the sensitization about ecotourism among all stakeholders is highly essential and the need of the time.
He emphasized on adopting responsible tourism to safeguard the fragility of GB. He applauded the role of the Italian Government in promotion of ecotourism and environmental conservation. The VC UOBS Prof Dr Abdul Mateen emphasized on the need to closely engage with stakeholders particularly with youth to discuss about the ecotourism and related responsibilities of everyone. He persuaded to extend maximum support of the universe for such initiatives in the future.
Mr Faheem Ahmed , UNDP highlighted the initiatives taken on ecotourism promotion in the Water for Development Project. Earlier Mr Arif Hussain Regional Manager EvK2CNR welcomed the participants and gave an overview of the conference and the initiatives of EvK2CNR in promotion of Ecotourism in GB for the last more than 20 years.
Institutional representatives delivered presentations on different aspects of Ecotourism. Mr Aurangzeb , NRM Coordinator EvK2CNR gave the concluding remarks and delivered vote of thanks.
The conference was organized under the Water for Development project which is implemented by EvK2CNR, executed by UNDP and funded by the Italian government