The Pakistan National Conservation Strategy and the Forestry Sector
The Pakistan National Conservation Strategy and the Forestry Sector
K. M. Siddiqui
ABSTRACT
Intro:
The Federal Cabinet of Ministers approved the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (PNCS) on March 1, 1992 prior to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development to be held in Rio de Janairo, Brazil, in June, 1992. The PNCS Report was prepared jointly by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and Government of Pakistan over a period of five years and is result of efforts of many experts in govern, cental and non-governmental organizations working in different sectors of economy. Thus Pakistan has joined 40 other governments worldwide in having a document on environment conservation and sustainable development since World Conservation Strategy was published in 1980. The document identifies by sectors such as agriculture, energy, forests, water, biodiversity, soil, population, industry and human settlements in which interventions are possible for sustainable development. The main objectives of the PNCS are to conserve natural resources, faster sustainable development and improve efficiency in the use and management of resources. The strategy consists of three parts. The first part gives an analysis of state of physical and natural resources of Pakistan and the extent of the environmental problems faced in the country as a result of resource use impacts and linkages. This part also examines existing institutions and present policies and programmes related to environment.
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