Strengthening Pakistan’s biodiversity governance
CABI is supporting Pakistan to develop its first national guidelines for Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), strengthening biodiversity governance, improving conservation planning, and helping the country achieve its commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the global 30×30 target
Reducing risks from highly hazardous pesticides in Pakistan
Highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) pose serious risks to people and the environment. Working with national partners, CABI is helping Pakistan strengthen pesticide regulation, improve poisoning surveillance, support evidence-based policy, and promote safer alternatives for sustainable agriculture.
Registration of biopesticides in Pakistan
Agriculture is extremely important to Pakistan’s economy and people. It is the largest sector, employing over 40% of the workforce and contributing approximately 24% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, the increase in demand for food is being challenged by low agricultural productivity due to losses caused by crop pests and diseases. To overcome these problems, there is an overreliance on pesticides which have caused food safety issues due to excessive pesticide residues. Pakistan is therefore focusing on sustainable pest management and ecosystem conservation. Working with CABI and partners, Pakistan has approved biopesticide registration guidelines to promote environmentally friendly pest control products.