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Publications
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Forests and Bio Diversity - Information/Data Report
Description: This research document prepared by the National Environment Information Management System (NEIMS) project of UNDP Pakistan details the environment and biodiversity and ecological zones in Pakistan from forests to mountains and the various threatened species of animals and flora and fauna of the country.

BRESL Country Report Pakistan
Description: The UNDP and the Government of Pakistan through the Ministry of Environment entered in an agreement with a view to improve sustainable utilization and management of natural resources and environment at national and community levels. This document details the project as well as pointing out the aims and deliverables and roles of various stakeholders.

Handbook on Environmental Data and Information
Description: This handbook developed by the UNDP National Environment Information Management System (NEIMS) deals with the state of environment, environment laws, environment data, importance of environment information management and related issues

A Treasure in My Backyard: Suleiman Markhor
Description: This is a case study of a tribal community in Baluchistan that transformed from hunters to conservationist and are currently generating U$ 200,000 per year as a result of their conservation efforts. The lessons documented in this case study will help both conservation and development organizations working in Baluchistan and the region since many aspects of this programme run contrary to the accepted wisdom on sustainable development.



Luc Bellon

Alpine lakes
Description: This research study focuses on the phenomenon of natural formation and breaking down of alpine lakes in Northern Areas of Pakistan. It also investigates the effects and impacts of lakes formation on the socio-economic conditions and ecological environment in the area.

Ali Ahmad Jan, Ayaz Asif, Ashfaq Ahmed Khokar, Imtiaz Ahmed, Tasleem Akhtar

Breeding of Captive Cranes
Description: This research study identifies potential crane breeders, local breeding techniques, and their experiences with multiple clutching.

Zafar Ali

Coral and reef fish
Description: This survey report gives an account of Coral and Reef Fish Communities along the Baluchistan Coast of Pakistan.

Rupert Ormond, Jamal Siddiqi, Wera Leujak, Qadeer Mohammed, Adekumbo Lambo

Environmental baseline Survey
Description: This is a detailed survey of the Fish Fauna that describes existing resident and migratory fish resources, their abundance, diversity and habitats. It provides a taxonomical checklist of all the species with their English and local names and their status in the core and buffer zones.

Muhammad Rafique

Fresh Water Turtles
Description: This publication provides an insight into Fresh Water Turtles of Dera Ismail Khan while discussing their ecological importance and conservation status in Pakistan.

Uzma Noureen

Fresh water Turtles II
Description: This survey study gives the current status and threats to freshwater turtles at three potential sites along the River Indus; Dera Ismail Khan (NWFP), Taunsa (Punjab) and Guddu (Sindh).

Uzma Noureen

Illegal trade in Freshwater Turtles III
Description: This study explores trade in the parts of soft-shell species and investigates the status and threats to freshwater turtles in the Punjab province.


Uzma Noureen


Mahe Nau Haider

MACP Mountain Area
Description: This case study elaborates the costs and benefits of the Mountain Area Conservancy Project’s sustainable policies and activities with respect to the local communities in the project area.

UNDP Pakistan - Mountain Areas Conservancy Project

Trade in Environmental Services and Human Development
Description: This paper is part of a series of Country studies on trade in environmental services aimed at stimulating a more intensive debate on trade and human development issues in Asia. It summarizes the trend and growth of trade in environmental services, within the context of multilateral negotiations and beyond, and their interface with select human development objectives.

Syed Ayub Qutub

Regional Environmental Assessment Study of the Gharo Wind Corridor in Pakistan
Description: This study has been carried out as part of the “Sustainable Development of Wind Power Production Project”. In line with the project objective, it includes a comprehensive assessment of the potential of the area, to develop as a wind farm in near future.


Comulative Impact Assessment & Alternatives
Environmental Management Plan

Taller de Ingeniería Ambiental, Eolic Partners, Halcrow Pakistan (Pvt) Limited

Engaging Communities – Making Environmental Sustainability a Reality in Pakistan
Description: These stories reflect some of the diverse and pressing environmental challenges facing Pakistan, as well as innovative solutions to overcome them. From efforts to preserve Ziarat’s ancient Juniper forests to developing a comprehensive waste disposal mechanism for the Shandur polo Festival, to community efforts in Dera Ismail Khan to prevent illegal trade in soft-shell turtles, each story is a testament to how communities were able to make positive sustainable changes in their lives. Rehan Rafey Jamil & Zia Hashmi

Archive Publications
 
Publication By Theme

Women Building Democracy


Floods 2010

Floods in Pakistan
Goodwill Ambassador

Radio Programme on UN Day

Radio Programme on how UNDP helps in alleviating poverty in Pakistan

 

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