Wildlife Organizations
The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Pakistan
Established in 1970, WWF - Pakistan (WWF-P) is the largest conservation Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in the country. WWF - P aims to conserve nature and ecological processes by preserving genetic species & ecosystem diversity. Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable in the longer term. Promoting actions to reduce pollution and the wasteful exploitation and consumption of resources and energy.
Telephone: (92-42) 5862360/5869429 - Fax: (92-42) 5862358
E-Mail: wwf@lhr.comsats.net.pk
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IUCN Pakistan IUCN
The World Conservation Union was founded in 1948 and brings together 79 states, 112 government agencies, 760 NGOs, 37 affiliates, and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. Within the framework of global conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies. IUCN has approximately 1000 staff, most of whom are located in its 42 regional and country offices while 100 work at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.Web Site
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Asian Study Group
The Asian Study Group is a voluntary, non-profit, apolitical and non-hieraric organization. It was formed in Islamabad in 1973 to allow members of the community, both foregn and Pakistani, to learn more about the culture, geography, history, religion, environment, crafts and customs of the Asia region in general, and of Pakistan in particular. Lectures, discussion meetings, and other events are organized regularly. Trips to various parts of Pakistan are arranged throughout the year. Hikes are taken in the neraby hills, and walks in various regions provide an opportunity to observe plant and wild-life.Address: Room 8, Mezzanine Fllor, Malik Complex, 80 West, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad Telephone: (92-51) 2815891
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