The Indus River Dolphin is an endangered species, only found in the Indus River with a population estimate of only 1,100, facing serious threats. A decrease in the water level is perhaps the most critical of all threats facing this species. Construction of dams and barrages, intensive agricultural practices, poor water management, municipal sewage, unsustainable fishing practices and mortalities in the fishing gear all had adverse affects on the habitat of the Indus River Dolphin.

WWF - P developed this project to conserve the viable population of Indus River Dolphin by protecting the innate biodiversity of the lower Indus river basin Eco-system, and reducing the losses of Indus river dolphins by canal stranding through rescue operations.

Other major project activities involve improvement of agricultural practices through the development of Better Management Practices (BMPs) and awareness through a conservation centre and ecotourism.  The project also incorporates a strong component of supporting livelihoods of stakeholder communities.

 The project is supported by WWF - Sweden, WWF - Switzerland and UNDP GEF/SGP and complements Ministry of Environment Pakistan Wetlands Programme