Biodiversity
Biodiversity loss prompted by habitat loss, unsustainable resource use, and climate change is, therefore, not only an environmental issue but is a development, economic, and global security. Biodiversity loss and climate change are intertwined as the underlying drivers for both are mostly the same. Conservation of biodiversity from critical threats (including climate change) is a shared mandate of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CEI explores biodiversity loss and its relationship with climate change by assessing significant threats to biodiversity and highlighting conservation strategies to reverse biodiversity loss.
Mapping National Parks in Pakistan
This interactive map gives the location of all national parks in Pakistan. The map also provides the provides the following information about each park:
- Year of notification
- Covered area
- Prominent flora
- Prominent fauna
Data courtesy: GIS Lab, WWF Pakistan
Blogs
Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan: The Case for Considering Biodiversity
This article discusses the importance of biodiversity in Pakistan in the face of its growing loss and propose solutions for sustainable agricultural practices.
Assessing Pakistan’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
This article assesses the NBSAP’s efficacy in upholding international standards and judges whether it can create a practical framework for the conservation and sustainable usage of biodiversity in Pakistan