The human-caused climate change has now become a major threat to the survival of the wildlife and its habitats. Unabated deforestation and the conversion of forest land into industrial areas are affecting the wildlife. Pakistan is home to a large number of species. The future of these animals is swaying in uncertainty because of changing climate conditions. It is heartening to note that the present government is carrying out necessary steps for the protection of the wildlife from both the climate and human-related threats.

The first step taken by the government in this regard was to launch the Rs10 billion Green Pakistan Programme. The programme is being implemented in all provinces in collaboration with the provincial forest and wildlife departments. Still there is a dire need to work more to deal with the increasing environmental challenges.

Khan Faraz (Peshawar)