Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Pakistan flanks the Indus River, its tributaries, its flood plains and its incredible delta. This incredible natural resource need to be kept in mind when planning out a response to the realities of climate in our land. Actively reinforcing and monitoring initiatives that look at revitalising the ecosystems of the Indus River are needed. It is then that there will be hope. A biosphere along the length of our rivers, stretching throughout Pakistan is possible and incredibly beneficial.

Halophytes, salt resistant plants species need to be studied and developed for food crops. This work is already being undertaken at Pakistan's agriculture universities and some government and private institutions. The base of knowledge i...