KARACHI, Pakistan: The Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (SBIP) reviewed proposed conservation measures for the endangered Indus dolphin during a meeting held at the Project Coordination and Management Unit (PCMU) on October 15, 2026.
The meeting was chaired by Project Coordinator Nazeer Memon and focused on a proposal submitted by the Sindh Wildlife Department for Indus dolphin conservation under Component D of SBIP.
The meeting was attended by the World Bank’s Senior Environmental Specialist, Alphonse Emlok, SBIP Project Director Sajid Bhutto, and members of their respective teams. Participants discussed proposed conservation activities, rehabilitation needs and the next steps required to strengthen protection of the iconic freshwater species.
The discussions highlighted the importance of coordination among project officials, environmental specialists and wildlife authorities in advancing conservation efforts for the Indus dolphin, which faces significant challenges to its survival in the Indus River system.
The proposed activities are intended to support conservation planning and address rehabilitation needs, with further consideration of the Sindh Wildlife Department’s proposal forming part of the project’s way forward.
Protecting the Indus dolphin is an important part of safeguarding the ecological health and biodiversity of the Indus River. Coordinated conservation efforts can help strengthen the long-term protection of this endangered species and its riverine habitat.
