After pledging to plant 100,000 trees to combat the impact of climate change, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has partnered with WWF-Pakistan for another initiative, committing PKR 8.5 million to safeguard the endangered Indus River blind dolphins.<\/p>\n
The partnership will engage local communities by establishing five Community-based organizations (<\/strong>CBOs), train 35 fishers, establish 10 nature clubs, and empower 700 students to become conservation champions, ensuring a brighter future for this unique species.<\/p>\n The Indus River dolphin, locally known as “Bhulan<\/em>,” faces an alarming decline and is listed as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature <\/strong>Red List. Its population has declined to a mere 20% of its historical range due to a confluence of threats such as habitat loss, entanglement in fishing nets, and pollution.<\/p>\n Commenting on the partnership Madiha Javed Qureshi, Head of Corporate Communication at Bank Alfalah <\/strong>said \u201cWe are proud to collaborate with WWF on this one-of-a-kind initiative, which highlights a unique species of dolphins which only has a habitat in the Indus River. Through this partnership, we will engage local communities in safeguarding dolphin habitats, raising awareness, and ultimately helping to grow their population, preserving a natural treasure that holds special significance for Pakistan.<\/em><\/p>\n Beyond this crucial dolphin conservation effort, Bank Alfalah is actively contributing to environmental sustainability through its partnership with WWF-Pakistan for mangrove plantations. The bank has pledged to plant 100,000 mangroves by 2027 and has already successfully planted 40,000.<\/p>\n In the wake of the recent devastating floods in Pakistan, Bank Alfalah demonstrated its unwavering support by contributing a substantial USD 10 million to flood-impacted communities. This significant contribution reflects the bank’s deep commitment to social responsibility and its proactive role in supporting those in need during times of crisis.<\/p>\n This initiative aligns with Bank Alfalah’s commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 14 (Life Below Water).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After pledging to plant 100,000 trees to combat the impact of climate change, Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has partnered with WWF-Pakistan for another initiative, … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[29],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t