Tag: WWF-Pakistan

On Earth Hour, lights switched off to show commitment to protect planet

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP): WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement, returned for its 18th edition with the ‘Biggest Hour for Earth’ on Saturday, in support and celebration of our planet. In an increasingly divided world and one that is facing multiple environmental crises, Earth Hour serves as a beacon of positivity, hope,… Continue reading On Earth Hour, lights switched off to show commitment to protect planet

WWF Pakistan hosts water conservation workshop in Abbottabad for Union Council members

ABBOTTABAD, Nov 19 (APP):In a concerted effort to tackle water scarcity issues in the region, a two-day training workshop on water resources, titled “Accountability for Water Means,” was organized in Abbottabad through the collaboration of WWF Pakistan. The workshop focused on addressing water-related challenges, particularly in the regions of Haripur and Abbottabad. WWF Pakistan’s Social… Continue reading WWF Pakistan hosts water conservation workshop in Abbottabad for Union Council members

Pakistan’s 80% pangolin population declined due to poaching: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):The experts on Wednesday briefed the media persons that almost 80% population of the critically endangered Pangolin species had declined in the country due to excessive poaching, hunting and illicit trafficking that should be protected and owned by the community as its most precious asset. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan)… Continue reading Pakistan’s 80% pangolin population declined due to poaching: Experts

Green Alliance Initiative critical component of U.S. global contribution to address climate change: Blome

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): United States Ambassador, Donald Blome on Saturday said the U.S.-Pakistan Green Alliance Initiative was a critical component of the States global contribution towards the goal of addressing climate change. The U.S. envoy was addressing the Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network’s (PUAN) two-day conference on “The Climate Change Emergency: Pakistan in the 21st… Continue reading Green Alliance Initiative critical component of U.S. global contribution to address climate change: Blome

A technology of placing floating raft planted with wetland plants introduced by WWF-Pakistan in Soon Valley of Salt range of Pakistan is proving as a very cost effective nature based solution of converting waste water as useful for drinking of livestock and irrigation purposes. (Match the picture with the story slugged `Ground Water Recharge’ already released by APP

APP37-230223 PESHAWAR: June 24 - A technology of placing floating raft planted with wetland plants introduced by WWF-Pakistan in Soon Valley of Salt range of Pakistan is proving as a very cost effective nature based solution of converting waste water as useful for drinking of livestock and irrigation purposes. (Match the picture with the story slugged `Ground Water Recharge' already released by APP). APP/ABB
APP37-230223 PESHAWAR: APP38-230223 PESHAWAR:June 24 - A technology of placing floating raft planted with wetland plants introduced by WWF-Pakistan in Soon Valley of Salt range of Pakistan is proving as a very cost effective nature based solution of converting waste water as useful for drinking of livestock and irrigation purposes. (Match the picture with the… Continue reading A technology of placing floating raft planted with wetland plants introduced by WWF-Pakistan in Soon Valley of Salt range of Pakistan is proving as a very cost effective nature based solution of converting waste water as useful for drinking of livestock and irrigation purposes. (Match the picture with the story slugged `Ground Water Recharge’ already released by APP

Giant blue whale found dead drifting towards Jiwani coast near Gwadar

ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP):The giant blue whale found dead in the sea near Jiwani tehsil of Gwadar District is drifting towards the coast that might explode due to the corpse’s decomposition causing a serious health hazard for the local masses. The dead whale was swept away by the waves of the sea that came close… Continue reading Giant blue whale found dead drifting towards Jiwani coast near Gwadar

Senior Minister Forest Wildlife & Environment Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Zakaria Khan Maqpoon inaugurating Plantation Drive during the ceremony of World Wildlife Day 2023 Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation organized by WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with Gilgit-Baltistan Forest Wildlife Department at Fatima Jinnah Degree College for Women, Gilgit

APP20-030323 GILGIT:03 March- Senior Minister Forest Wildlife & Environment Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Zakaria Khan Maqpoon inaugurating Plantation Drive during the ceremony of World Wildlife Day 2023 Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation organized by WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with Gilgit-Baltistan Forest Wildlife Department at Fatima Jinnah Degree College for Women, Gilgit. APP/AHS/ MAF/ABB/SSH
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Engro Foundation becomes largest supporter of Indus River dolphins

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP):World Wildlife Fund (WWF-Pakistan) and Engro Foundation has entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership for the conservation and management of the endangered Indus River dolphins. The project would focus on the core habitat of the 500 km (approximate) Indus River stretch between Taunsa and Sukkur barrages, said a news release. This stretch is… Continue reading Engro Foundation becomes largest supporter of Indus River dolphins

Massive plantation; Pakistan ahead of its commitment on green house gases emissions

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Pakistan, due to its massive plantation drive, has achieved 9 percent decrease in the green house gas emissions as projected by the international studies and is well ahead of its global commitments made to fight climate change. The country despite having limited resources is playing a lead role in Climate Action… Continue reading Massive plantation; Pakistan ahead of its commitment on green house gases emissions

Ushna Shah joins WWF-Pakistan as ‘Goodwill Ambassador’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The leading Pakistani actress and environmental activist Ushna Shah has joined WWF-Pakistan as its ‘Goodwill Ambassador’. The actress has joined WWF, being a fervent supporter of animal rights, protection of endangered species in Pakistan and conserving the environment, one of the leading conservation organization in Pakistan and the world, to raise public… Continue reading Ushna Shah joins WWF-Pakistan as ‘Goodwill Ambassador’

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