About Us
About National Forum for Environment & Health
National Forum for Environment & Health (commonly known as NFEH) is a purely Non-Governmental, Non-Profit and Voluntary Organization registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance 1961, with an aim to facilitate, promote and help create environmental, healthcare and educational awareness among masses in general, among youths and children in particular.
National Forum for Environment & Health
NFEH was established on June 05, 1999 (on the eve of World Environment Day) by a group of like-minded and committed professionals, environmentalists, academicians, industrialists, youth and community workers. They are committed to volunteer their efforts and invaluable time to maximize possible resources for conserving natural environment and reducing hazards being emerged due to Climate Change.
NFEH is affiliated with the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and it activities are being supported by the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development – Govt of Sindh, EPA Sindh, and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI).
Pakistan was the first country to adopt SDGs 2030 agenda through a unanimous resolution of parliament. We are therefore fully endorse the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030), adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. NFEH strongly emphasizes on Good Health & Well-being (3), Clean Water & Sanitation (6), Affordable Clean Energy (7), Sustainable Cities (11), Climate Action (13), Life Below Water and On Land (14&15) and Partnership for the Goals (17).
NFEH always takes firm stand on various environmental issues including Air-Pollution, Water Scarcity and Deforestation. We also participate in advocacy and attempts to generate awareness about environmental issues in segments. Further, NFEH organizes seminars, conferences and institutes awards for those who deploy environment friendly practices in their industries as well as work in the social sector.
We are committed to serve and promote the cause of healthcare and protection of natural environment by creating awareness among all segments of the society. To accomplish this goal, it has organized a number of seminars, workshops, conference, walks, festivities and activities and arranged other such programs.