Re-establishing sustainable populations of the greater one-horned rhino and cheetah in Pakistan through targeted reintroduction initiatives.
Our Re-Wild Pakistan programme focuses on reintroducing species that once thrived across the region but have since disappeared from the country. Although Pakistan is recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot, its ecosystems are increasingly under pressure, reflecting broader global trends of biodiversity loss.
These ecosystems are vital to rural communities, providing both ecological support and economic livelihoods, with agro-biodiversity alone employing a substantial portion of the workforce.
1. Advancing Pakistan’s efforts to restore and protect its biodiversity.
Our species reintroduction programme aligns with national efforts to restore ecosystems, complementing initiatives such as the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme and the Protected Areas Initiative.
Successful reintroductions would mark a significant milestone for Pakistan, demonstrating strong national leadership in addressing global biodiversity loss and climate challenges.
2. Protecting endangered species through habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Our programme seeks to rebuild sustainable populations of two globally vulnerable species—the greater one-horned rhino and the cheetah—within restored ecosystems across Pakistan.
All reintroduction efforts will follow internationally recognised best practices, guided by the IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Conservation Translocation Specialist Group.
Undertaking field assessments to identify suitable reintroduction sites based on historical ranges and ecosystem compatibility.
Implementing long-term habitat restoration to enhance ecosystem health and wildlife capacity.
Introducing selected animals from global populations and gradually increasing numbers over time.
Ensuring long-term species protection and maintaining balanced population levels.
When selecting sites, our programme evaluates wildlife sanctuaries and national parks to identify locations that provide both healthy ecosystems and long-term sustainability for reintroduced species.