Small Initiative, Big Impact: The Case of the Green and Blue Quetta Project

Abstract

Climate change has created several challenges worldwide, especially in developing countries. Recent research on community participation in efforts dealing with climate change indicates a promising direction for communities in developing countries to take. This research is based on the Green and Blue Quetta project, which was led by a resident and involved a team of dedicated volunteers concerned about the city’s deteriorating environment due to climate change. Actively seeking participation by residents by the Green and Blue Quetta team and meticulous planning resulted in 10,000 trees planted in and around the city and significantly increased the awareness of climate issues among residents. People of various backgrounds, especially children, received education on climate change and the ways individuals can make their contributions to deal with environmental challenges. It is suggested that the case provides lessons that have implications for future environmental efforts for communities in developing countries.