News | 05 Sep, 2023
Charting a resilient future: Coastal ecosystem restoration project commences in Karachi
The launch of Building Resilience of Coastal Ecological and Social Systems of Pakistan project, funded by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation took place on September 1, 2023 in Karachi. The inception event drew representation from the government line departments, coastal agencies, Pakistan…
News | 03 Sep, 2023
Pakistan’s Coastal National Coordinating Body Urges Attention to Depleting Coastal Resources
Experts Underscore Need for more Marine Protected Areas in Pakistan The 22nd meeting of the National Coordinating Body (NCB) of the coast was organized by IUCN Pakistan to discuss issues and depleting coastal resources, especially in the wake of climatic impacts, calling for the need to create…
News | 17 Aug, 2023
An insightful Group Discussion on 'Climate Change and its Impacts on DRR' was held at the Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 in Islamabad. The experts and enthusiasts came together to delve into the critical intersection of climate change and disaster risk reduction. They agreed to…
News | 28 Jul, 2023
High-level document explains why nature-positive initiatives must be fast-tracked, with RCU’s concept of Comprehensive Regeneration in AlUla highlighted as a model for responsible development through the key principles of respect for landscape, culture and heritage.
Released on the…
Page | 27 Jul, 2023
Strategy and The Execution Plan of Ecosystem Restoration and Agroforestry for Al Ula
AlUla, a region with a unique natural environment and diverse ecosystems, has been a custodian of rich biodiversity and cultural heritage for centuries. However, in recent decades, human activities like droughts, overgrazing, wood cutting, and unorganized arid land cultivation have led to…
Page | 26 Jul, 2023
AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN)
In collaboration with the Royal Commission for Albula (RCU), IUCN is dedicated to safeguarding the natural heritage of AlUla County and achieving international conservation standards. This project aims to establish a network of protected areas that adhere to best practices, ensuring equitable…
Page | 10 Jul, 2023
In a strategic collaboration with the Tilad for Environmental consultancy company, IUCN ROWA is currently implementing the Restoration of degraded rangelands and rainwater harvesting in selected areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia project. The owner of the project is the National Center for…
Page | 10 Jul, 2023
Estimating the Carrying Capacity of Selected Areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In a strategic collaboration with the Tilad for Environmental consultancy company, IUCN- ROWA is currently implementing a project, namely; determining the carrying capacity in selected areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The owner of the project is the National Center for Vegetation…
Story | 07 Jun, 2023
Energy-efficient solutions to reduce deforestation in Pakistan's Pine Forests
Promoting energy-efficient stoves and gasifiers to reduce deforestation in the highly degraded pine forest ecosystem in Pakistan.
News | 06 Jun, 2023
Observing the World Environment Day 2023 in Pakistan
On 5 June 2023, the global community came together to address one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time: plastic pollution. With the theme #BeatPlasticPollution," this year's World Environment Day served as a wake-up call for individuals, communities, businesses, and governments…