Projects

PCPF work on Biodiversity in Pakistan

1) Background of Biodiversity:

The harmful effects of pesticides on nature and health, the consequences for the quality of life of humanity and the natural environment, as well as the dangers caused by climate change heavily change the balance of the natural biodiversity of native flora. The negative impact of illegally disposed of green waste on ecosystems is a significant factor in the migration of invasive species, thereby endangering and displacing native species. Online educational materials aim to promote natural soil cultivation, native plant species, and the importance of gene conservation with a focus on preserving natural local ecosystems. E-learning materials serve to guide beginner and advanced gardeners on ecological, organic farming by creating and disseminating online educational materials. Pakistan Community Peace Foundation (PCPF) is an International, Non -Governmental, Non-Profitable Organization working for Environment, and in the fields of biodiversity conservation and sustainable, PCPF Educate the general public in the country regarding biodiversity, and social issues with a view to changing their attitudes towards positive, sensible and responsible actions towards nature.PCPF help protect, preserve, conserve, manage and sustainably utilize wildlife and their habitats in the country and to provide a platform for the public in general and the professionals in particular to share their wildlife related experiences and ideas and make these accessible to students, researchers, policy makers, administrators and general public.

2) PCPF Activities on Biodiversity:

Contributing to the post-2020 Biodiversity Strategy with strong positions and science-based publications with recommendations and ambitious objectives. Participating in regular discussions with fellow environmental NGOs and national decision-makers with the aim to provide valuable input to the development and implementation of the national biodiversity strategies. Continued calls for the improved implementation of the Action Plan for Nature, People and the Economy in Pakistan. Conducting research and publishing studies on how biodiversity projects, through green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, can contribute to climate adaptation in an urban context in Pakistan.

3) PCPF Mission on Biodiversity in Pakistan

Our mission is to work for the conservation of biodiversity through the promotion of sustainable development. We do so through advocacy, networking with and influencing decision makers, implementing national and transnational projects, and by carrying out capacity building and raising awareness activities, PCPF also, Over-exploitation of natural resources, the extinction of animal and plant species, destruction of natural environments, climate change, pollution: the pressures on biodiversity are increasing and its degradation continues, with a considerable impact on populations and economies. The Covid-19 crisis has cast our relationship with nature into even sharper relief, and calls on us to alter our course of action.A priority just as crucial as the climate, protecting biodiversity is central to PCPF actions. To halt the loss of biodiversity and protect ecosystems, PCPF is supporting the restoration and sustainable management of natural areas, with and for the benefit of local populations. PCPF integrates this dimension in all its development policies. The ecological trend of greatest concern in Pakistan today is the continuing loss, fragmentation and degradation of natural and modified habitats: the forest area, already greatly reduced and fragmented, is suffering further loss and degradation; most rangelands are suffering further degradation; and many freshwater and marine ecosystems have already been lost or are threatened with further destruction. Also of great concern in Pakistan today is the continuing decline in many native species of animals and plants; some species are already extinct, many are internationally threatened, and more still are of national concern. The degradation of agro-ecosystems and the accelerating loss of domesticated genetic diversity are also of grave concern in Pakistan.Critically Threatened Ecosystems. given the widespread historic conversion of natural ecosystems to agriculture in Pakistan, the already highly advanced and rapidly accelerating depletion of habitats, and the continuing depletion of species and populations, almost all remaining natural or modified ecosystems in Pakistan are now critically threatened. As an our oranisation, we have been committed since 2014 to the conservation of biodiversity in Pakistan. PCPF works on transboundary projects, capacity building activities, and advocacy and lobbying campaigns covering our nine areas of expertise: The project aims to provide practical knowledge to any Pakistani households and individuals, who are open to learning about natural soil cultivation, gardening and composting. The target group is between the ages of 25-60. Our goal is to encourage as many people as possible to learn and apply the ecological approach to their gardens. Development of online written and video materials on the topic of eco-gardening indoor and outdoor Social media campaign Photo contest, Types of services: Online Education, E-learning services, Awareness raising ,Knowledge sharing, When you support PCPF, you are helping us ensure the conservation of biodiversity in Pakistan. Would you like to do something for the environment but you do not have the capacity for it? Then please donate us and support PCPF work to protect our natural heritage. Pakistan Community Peace Foundation contributing to the development and improved implementation of biodiversity policies has been an integral mission of PCPF since its inception.PCPF supports national biodiversity policy-development processes with strong positions, recommendations, and expertise while representing the interest of its member organisations region in Pakistan . Whether biodiversity policy serves the protection of restoration of natural ecosystems or the enhanced biodiversity of farmlands, we stand and call for ambitious objectives and accountability in the monitoring and reporting on implementation. Species extinction and habitat destruction and degradation require a firm response from policymakers, environmental organisations and those responsible for the implementation of biodiversity policies and long-term strategies. in Pakistan Different places will need to respond differently to these challenges and will need to plant far more trees than one surrounded by dessert to fend off what’s known as the urban heat island effect, recent research shows. Countries seeing a rise in dengue will need to get creative not only about how to treat and prevent the disease but how to raise awareness about its dangers. On a positive note, many such places are starting to recognize the link between health impacts and climate change and are coming up with responses.

Water Induced Disaster Management Program

Considering the earthquake of 8 October 2005 in Pakistan , PCPF has been launching disaster preparedness, mitigation, relief and rehabilitation programs. It gives priority to the vulnerable people of affected areas. It has launched the following programs.
• Formation of Earthquake victims' organization
• Livelihood support program for disaster victims'
• Awareness raise activities
• Advocacy
• Lobbying
• Press conference
• Interaction program
• Workshops and seminars
• Trainings
• Relief materials supply
• Bulletin publication
• Health and sanitation program
• Snack bite training

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

Introduction In the agenda of PCPF-Pakistan has the center of attention on carrying out for protection of the environment, sanitation and improvement in the eminence of water and also systematize the people to make brighter their water and sanitation circumstances. This program has been premeditated for people living in the abandoned areas including the slum and rural areas. The rural community and poor settlement where the condition of Water & Sanitation is worse needs to be positive. The focal point is on recruitment of the group of people to take self-help resourcefulness to do effort in point of fact for the improvement of healthy environment. Every man, woman, youth and child has the human right to the utmost attainable living standard, without discrimination of any kind. Enjoyment of the human right to Healthy Environment is very important to all features of a person's existence and their welfare. And is also fundamental to the understanding of many other basic human rights and freedoms. Keeping the apprehension, PCPF-Pakistan systematizes the workshops and Seminars for the better understanding of the healthier environment in the different / encompassing areas in need on the basis of its survey. SANITATION Constructions of Latrines During the year 2010 flood in Islamabad and Rawalpindi twin cities. At some stage in the team of PCPF-Pakistan’s investigation it is being observed that some of the slum areas in Rawalpindi & Islamabad were very badly affected. For this unintentional and enormous flood many slum areas affected, due to this dilemma and almost 175 houses have demolished and 225 families were affected in the slum area pointed by the PCPF-Pakistan named Dhoke Assoo.The streets have been disappeared from the display and the sewerage system was also shattered. Because of not having the proper latrine systems the people from the local area adopted and start to use the Open Area Latrines that caused the terrible and reprehensible surroundings and was ready to generate the different diseases in the area. Small children are becoming in poor health and having the dysentery and abdominal problems type diseases. PCPF Pakistan assessed the need through meetings with the local population and the state of affairs that was noticeable for all and sundry. In this circumstance PCPF Pakistan planned to build latrines for community keeping the purpose to provide the Healthy Environment among these dishearten and suffering people from the problem of sanitation. PCPF-Pakistan also opened the Medical Camps for the deserving children and Provided the medicines. The request for the above-mentioned interest of PCPF-Pakistan for building up the latrines was sent to the (International Organization) The request was sent to International organization for financial assistance. International organization did not responded to our request positively and not provided funds for the construction of latrines. PCPF Pakistan wants to construct ten latrines for community and especially for women and children. The construction of latrines was an immediate response for Healthy Environment and Sanitation facility for flood affected people in Dhok Najhoo, and New Katarian Rawalpindi. CASE STUDY Mr. Markes Masih is a resident of Dhok Najhoo. He participates in the social activities for development of his community. He worked during the rain and flood emergency with different organizations in his community in relief work. He also worked with PCPF Pakistan. During this rain and flooded area in Rawalpindi PCPF want to construct ten more community latrines for this community. He says that the immediate response of PCPF during this emergency situation in their community for better and healthy sanitation is very supportive for the affected community. He says that the team of PCPF is very supportive and worked very hard for the flood-affected people. After wards the above-mentioned Mr. & Mrs. Markes started to work for PCPF-Pakistan and now both are the most active members of the organization. RAIN & FLOOD EMERGENCY Background On Monday morning July, 2010 Rawalpindi and Islamabad twin cities received heavy rains, which lasted for about eight hours. During this time 620mm downpour, a record since past century, paralyzed life in the twin cities. The famous Nullah Lai (the main drain), makes its way through both the cities failed to stop the heavy flow of water and left free and destroyed the adjacent low-lying localities in both the cities. It reached some area the height of 18 feet, touched the ceilings and covered the roofs, demolished hundreds of houses and swept the slum settlements in its rage. Hundreds of animals, uncountable household items property of billions of rupees, roads, bridges and many human lives. The most affected was the Christian Kachi Abadies in the both cities. PCPF PAKISTAN INTERVENTION DURING EMERGENCY PCPF in response to the emergency situation conducted a survey of the affected communities. PCPF worked in collaboration with the other National organization named World Human Rights organization in this emergency situation and catered 200 families in affected communities in the shape of following items. Relief Items Soap• Blended Food for Children• Food commodities • Slippers• O.R.S• Blankets• Used Clothes• Dry Milk•

BOOKS FOR FLOOD AFFECTED CHILDREN


PCPF Pakistan provided books to 172 flood-affected children in Rawalpindi in collaboration with Education Department, Local well-reputed people and other Humanitarian Relief Organizations.

TENTS FOR DESERVING PEOPLE


PCPF Pakistan provided 125 tents to most deserving flood affected during the recent emergency situation.

CASE STUDY


Razwan is a 9 years old student studying in class three in a government school in Rawalpindi and living with his family in Gunjmandi, Rawalpindi. He says that during this flood they lost everything and the books of the children also washed away.
PCPF-Pakistan helped us for relief items and especially books for children. Before receiving books from PCPF-Pakistan we were very anxious about our books because our parents did not have enough money to buy books for us.
They were buying other household goods because everything in the house was damaged. When PCPF Pakistan distributed us the books we were very happy and felt that our future has been saved.
Mr. Karamat Bhatti
General Secretary
Environmental Program
PCPF
Regional office-Rawalpindi-Pakistan

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