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This World River Dolphin Day, we turn our attention to the river dolphins of Asia and the rivers they call home.
These remarkable species are an important part of freshwater ecosystems. Yet, Asian river dolphins face growing pressures from pollution, unsustainable fishing practices, and other human-induced threats. Their conservation requires collective action, informed communities, and collaboration across the regions they inhabit.
Today, let us recognise that safeguarding these species begins with protecting the rivers we share.
#WorldRiverDolphinDay #RiverDolphins #FreshwaterConservation #WWFPakistan
For Irfan from Khyber Gojal, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, what began with a first sighting in 2013 grew into nearly a decade of documenting one of the world’s most elusive big cats, learning its movements and sharing its presence with audiences far beyond his home.
His journey also reflects an important part of conservation: when local communities have opportunities to benefit from wildlife, there is greater potential to build coexistence.
This World Snow Leopard Day, Irfan’s message is simple: protect snow leopards and their prey, and create opportunities for local communities to earn through wildlife photography.
Because conservation is not just about protecting a species. It is also about creating a future in which people and wildlife can coexist.
Watch the complete video here: youtu.be/FXi-ou7EONo
#SnowLeopard #WildlifeConservation #GilgitBaltistan #CommunityConservation #WWFPakistan
What do you call the snow leopard in your language?
Across Pakistan, this elusive big cat is known by different names. Beyond their pronunciation, these names offer a glimpse into the oral traditions, local knowledge, and cultural relationships that have developed between mountain communities and the wildlife they share their home with.
This International Snow Leopard Day, explore the many names of the Ghost of the Mountains and the stories behind them.
Read the full blog: wwfpak.org/knowledge_hub_/ww…
#InternationalSnowLeopardDay #SnowLeopard #WWFPakistan #GilgitBaltistan
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At The Rivers Remember event, organised by Pakistan Art Forum at Alhamra Arts Council, Muhammad Fawad Hayat, Senior Director, Recharge Pakistan, discussed how restoring wetlands and reconnecting floodplains can reduce flood risks and protect livelihoods.
#RechargePakistan
WWF-Pakistan is deeply saddened by the passing of Aloysius Lee, one of the founding members of the organisation, a member of its Board and chair of its Scientific Committee.
His contributions to the organisation and his association with wildlife conservation in Pakistan will be remembered with deep respect.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
The way we grow, produce, and access food shapes not only our well-being, but also the world around us.
Building more sustainable food systems means recognising the connections between people, agriculture, and nature.
This World Food Day, let’s rethink how we nourish our future.
#WorldFoodDay #WWFPakistan #FoodAndAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity
Two Olive Ridley sea turtles were rescued from entanglement in fishing gear along the coast of Balochistan, highlighting the risks that abandoned fishing gear can pose to marine wildlife.
Recently, a local fisherman Tariq Ali discovered the turtles caught in what appeared to be a ghost net near Taak, Ganz, Jiwani. He cut the net, freeing both turtles and allowing them to return to the sea alive.
Lost, abandoned or discarded fishing gear can continue to trap marine animals, threatening their survival and affecting marine ecosystems. Preventing fishing gear from entering the marine environment, alongside timely action by coastal communities, is important for reducing these risks.
The incident highlights how local knowledge and community action can contribute to protecting marine wildlife.
#WWFPakistan #MarineConservation #OliveRidleyTurtle #GhostNets
Forest rangers are often among the first to respond when forest fires threaten Pakistan’s forests, wildlife and nearby communities.
This International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we underscore the importance of preparedness for those on the frontlines. We also call for greater recognition of the multifaceted roles of these unsung conservation heroes and heroines, alongside the training, safety equipment and institutional support they need to carry out their work safely.
Through their work, rangers safeguard ecosystems, biodiversity and the communities that depend on them. They are planetary health workers, and they deserve the resources and protection their work demands.
Read More: link.springer.com/article/10…
#DisasterRiskReduction #WWFPakistan #ForestRangers #Biodiversity #PlanetaryHealth
The word of the month is Flyway!
As migratory birds travel thousands of kilometres between their breeding and wintering grounds, flyways provide vital routes connecting the habitats they depend on along the way.
On World Migratory Bird Day, understanding the importance of flyways reminds us that protecting migratory birds requires conserving the interconnected wetlands, rivers, lakes and other habitats that support them throughout their journeys.
#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #Flyway #MigratoryBirds #Biodiversity #WWFPakistan
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Punjab WASA’s specialized training wing, the Al-Jazari Water & Sanitation Academy (AJWA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WWF-Pakistan to advance water security, conservation, and climate resilience. The ceremony was held in the presence of Chairman Punjab WASA Chaudhry Sher Ali Khan, Director General Punjab WASA Tayyab Farid, and Principal AJWA Dr. Souman Khalid. The agreement was formally signed by Director General WWF-Pakistan Hammad Naqi Khan and Principal AJWA Dr. Souman Khalid.
Through this strategic collaboration, Punjab WASA aims to strengthen technical capacity, drive joint research initiatives, and implement sustainable water management practices across the province. By leveraging shared expertise and climate-resilient solutions, this partnership marks a major step forward in securing Pakistan's water future.
@MaryamNSharif @GovtofPunjabPK @BilalYasin174 @SherAliKhanPP4 @hud_phed @Noormengal_ @WWFPak @AlJazariLahore
#BREAKING: The average size of monitored wildlife populations has fallen by 73% since 1970.
But the Living Planet Report tells us something else, too...
None of this happened by chance. It’s the result of sustained action by people who refused to look away. This is what hope looks like in action.
And if we’re going to outpace nature loss, we need more of it — from governments, businesses, investors and all of us. Because what happens next is not yet written.
Share this and let’s turn hope into action for hashtag#OurLivingPlanet.
Footage credit: WWF & Open Planet
Since 2016, WWF-Pakistan has been working with farmers and partners to support the transition towards organic & regenerative cotton cultivation across Pakistan.
Through practices including crop diversification, vermicomposting, intercropping, natural means of improving soil and crop health, agroforestry and water saving, the initiative is supporting cotton production while reducing pressure on natural resources.
On World Cotton Day, we recognise the farmers, partners and communities contributing to a cotton sector that can support both livelihoods and nature.
#WorldCottonDay #OrganicCotton #SustainableCotton #WWFPakistan #Cotton #SustainableAgriculture
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Good to see greater emphasis on vehicle fitness and emissions testing in #Punjab. Measures that address pollution at source are critical to improving urban air quality.
Consistent implementation and public compliance will be key to translating this initiative into cleaner air throughout the year, not only during #smog season. – at Lahore, Pakistan
On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we look beyond what reaches the bin to ask a bigger question: how much food, value and natural resources are lost before food reaches our plates?
WWF-Pakistan’s work on food loss and waste has evolved from generating evidence on losses across value chains to raising awareness and demonstrating practical solutions.
Reducing food loss and waste is not only about saving food. It is also about making better use of the land, water, energy, labour and livelihoods invested in producing it.
This International Day, the focus is on moving from measurement to action, and finding ways to retain more value within our food systems.
Read the full story: wwfpak.org/knowledge_hub_/ww…
#InternationalDayofAwarenessofFoodLossandWaste #FoodLossandWaste #SustainableFoodSystems #WWFPakistan
A dead crab, a ventilated container, and an unexpected pause in decomposition led to a closer look at how environmental context shapes the processes that sustain life.
From Hawke’s Bay to deep-sea whale falls, this observation explores decomposition not as an endpoint, but as a vital part of nutrient cycling and interconnected coastal ecosystems.
Read more on our website: lnkd.in/dQzey26B
Here is a glimpse of a leopard moving through its natural habitat, captured by our camera traps at night. 🐆
For communities living alongside leopards, livestock losses can create challenges and increase the risk of human-wildlife conflict. To help address this, WWF-Pakistan, with the support of Jubilee Insurance and KP Wildlife Department, has launched a pilot livestock insurance scheme in Galiyat.
Under the scheme, community members can have their livestock tagged and receive compensation if their animals are attacked by leopards, subject to the scheme’s conditions. By supporting communities and helping reduce the economic impact of livestock losses, the initiative aims to promote coexistence and enable leopards to roam more freely in their natural habitat.
Protecting wildlife also means supporting the communities that share their home.
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Did you know that in 1982, a pair of greater one-horned rhinos from Nepal was brought to Lal Suhanra National Park, part of the species’ former range, in an attempt to reintroduce them to Pakistan? The pair did not establish a breeding population.
This experience reminds us that bringing a species back is never as simple as returning animals to a place where they once lived. Successful reintroduction requires suitable habitat, ecological conditions, long-term monitoring and the ability to support a viable population.
On World Rhino Day, the history of the greater one-horned rhino in Pakistan offers a wider conservation lesson: protecting wildlife also means protecting and restoring the ecosystems that make their survival possible.
#WorldRhinoDay #GreaterOneHornedRhino #RhinocerosUnicornis #WildlifeConservation #Pakistan
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𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝟏.𝟓°𝐂 - 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭
On #ZeroEmissionsDay, we discuss UNEP’s new Limiting Overshoot report and why every fraction of warming matters.
#RechargePakistan #BehindTheScience
During a recent team visit to Nathiagali, we saw forests, plants, wildlife and landscapes that reminded us of the many ways nature supports life.
For Zero Emissions Day, we’re looking at those photographs through a different lens.
Cutting emissions is essential to limiting climate change, and protecting forests, biodiversity and healthy ecosystems is part of building a climate-resilient future.
This Zero Emissions Day, let’s look beyond the beauty of nature and recognise what is at stake in protecting it.
#ZeroEmissionsDay #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Nathiagali #WWFPakistan
A coastline is more than the sand beneath our feet.
It is a living ecosystem, from green turtles and coastal birds to mangroves that shelter marine life and help protect our shores.
The waste we leave behind does not simply disappear. Plastic bottles, bags, fishing gear and other marine litter can enter these ecosystems and threaten the species that depend on them.
This International Coastal Cleanup Day, look beyond what we see on the shoreline. Every piece of litter we remove is one less piece entering a system that supports life.
#InternationalCoastalCleanupDay #CoastalCleanup #MarineConservation #PlasticPollution #WWFPakistan
