INTRODUCTION Pakistan is an environmentally conscious country. The government of Pakistan has initiated several projects in order to tackle the impacts of climate change. The projects include the billion tree tsunami project, miyawaki urban forests, protected area management, bamboo production, etc. Pakistan has listed among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. Climate […]
The Problems and Effects of Plastic Debris in Rivers and Seas of South Asia
World Bank is financing a regional project named Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia. The regional project initiative aims to promote the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme. Plastic pollution is causing the degradation of marine ecological systems as well as rivers. Lack of strategies regarding plastic waste management is a huge gap in dealing […]
Endangered and Critically Endangered Bird Species of Pakistan
Birds are an extremely important part of any healthy ecosystem and Pakistan is lucky to have a huge diversity of native as well as migratory birds. Pakistan is a country rich in flora and fauna, as well as natural topography and weather which is suitable for native and migratory birds alike. No season of Pakistan […]
Endangered and Critically Endangered Animals of Pakistan
Continuing with our list of endangered animals found in Pakistan here is another post highlighting the endangered and critically endangered animals of Pakistan. Pakistan is home to a plethora of different plant and animal species, however many of those plants and animals are endangered or even critically endangered and at a risk of extinction from […]
Unique Endangered Pangolin Species in Pakistan
Introduction Pangolin is not a reptile but a mammal. The reason for this confusion is due to its appearance. The body of a pangolin is covered with scales that are made of Keratine protein found in fingernails, horns, and hair. The scales serve the purpose of protection from wild predators. This animal varies in size […]