Dr Fehmida Firdous – Pakistan
The efforts of Dr Fehmida Firdous, known as the ‘Turtle Lady of
Pakistan’ to save marine turtles has earned accolade from the country’s President and international media attention.
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13 January 2011 | News – Press Release
Development of water resources in the Eastern Himalaya region is expanding at a rapid rate and there is a serious lack of information to guide conservation and development planning. This is putting freshwater ecosystems and the species within them at risk, along with the livelihoods and economies of local communities which they support.
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03 January 2011 | News – News story
Every species -whether animal or plant- uses water every day. This includes each and every one of us. Water connects all people and all life.
Most of the water we use, some 70 % globally, we use to grow food. More is used to keep business and industry productive and profitable. The idea that we need water to keep us healthy and clean is familiar. However we easily forget that it is also fundamental to keeping us nourished, to the economy, to jobs, to wealth and security. We need water flowing in rivers for energy, for trade and for enjoyment. Yet, of all the water on Earth, only 1% is liquid freshwater that we can use. Without doubt, water is precious.
Continue reading “New Year’s Message from Mark Smith, Head IUCN Water Programme”
Ziarat, October 29, 2010 (IUCN) – IUCN Pakistan Ziarat undertook the first ever survey
of wildlife focusing on wild ungulates inhabiting the area. The purpose of the survey was to confirm occurrence of surviving population of Straight-horned Suleman Markhor -Capra falconerijerdoni in the Khalifat Mountain Range in Ziarat.
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