As of present, there are around 400protected areas in Pakistan that are recognized byInternational Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The total protected land area represents 13% of Pakistan's landmass as of 2020, TheGovernment of Pakistan plans to increase it to at least 15% by 2023.[1] As a signatory of theUN Convention on Biological Diversity, Pakistan is committed to expanding its protected areas to encompass 17% of its total territory by the year 2030. This ambitious goal aims to ensure the long-term conservation of nature, safeguard vitalecosystem services, and preserve the cultural values associated with these protected areas.[2]
| Category | Total sites | Total area | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National parks | 37 | 1,191,323 ha | [3] |
| Wildlife sanctuaries | 100 | 4,912,531 ha | [3] |
| Game reserves | 77 | 3,026,842 ha | [3] |
| Ramsar protected wetlands | 19 | 1,343,807 ha | [4] |
| Marine protected areas | 2 | 43,647 ha | [3][5] |
| Biosphere reserves | 4 | 926,205 ha | [6][7] |
| IUCN Category | Total sites |
|---|---|
| IUCN Category Ia:Strict nature reserves | 0 |
| IUCN Category Ib:Wilderness area | 0 |
| IUCN Category II:National parks | 5 |
| IUCN Category III:Natural monuments | 0 |
| IUCN Category IV:Wildlife sanctuaries | 62 |
| IUCN Category V: Protected landscapes/seascapes | 5 |
| IUCN Category VI: Managed resource protected area | 2 |
| Unclassified areas | 83 |
| All IUCN Categories | 157 |
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