Faisalabad (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 29 March 2026) Provincial Commissioner Raja Jehangir Anwar said that the provincial administration has decided to launch PakistanThe first ever pilot project titled “Living Walls” in Faisalabad Effective May 1, 2026 to address environmental pollution by reducing smog, dust and carbon emissions through innovative green technology.
While chairing a meeting of the Punjab Environment Protection Department, he said the project would include planting moss (kai) on selected walls across the city to absorb carbon dioxide naturally and improve air quality.
He said that within the framework of the pilot phase, about 30 polluted walls have been identified in the public and private sectors where algae will be grown.
He added that experts from University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) will provide technical assistance to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the project.
He said the department management was arranging a special type of gypsum to support algae growth. He added that it will take about three months for the vegetation to fully develop.
He said the moss-covered walls are expected to absorb carbon emissions over an area of up to 100 square metres, contributing significantly to reducing pollution.
Highlighting the seriousness of environmental challenges, Raja Jehangir Anwar said that smog and air pollution have become a major concern for urban centres, necessitating the adoption of modern and innovative solutions.
He stressed that traditional measures alone are no longer sufficient to address the worsening environmental crisis.
He directed the universities and the Department of Environmental Protection to accelerate coordinated efforts and complete all necessary preparations as soon as possible.
He stressed the importance of scientific planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure the success of the pilot project, which can later be expanded to other parts of the city and replicated in other urban centers in the country.
Officials at the meeting agreed that, if successfully implemented, the Living Walls initiative could serve as a cost-effective and sustainable model for improving urban air quality and mitigating the harmful effects of climate change.