Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan
Founder & Chief Executive, Pakistan Forest Recovery Program
Wildlife ecologist and biodiversity specialist with more than two decades of experience in conservation, ecological research and environmental consulting across Pakistan.
About
Dr. Waseem Ahmad Khan is the visionary behind the Pakistan Forest Recovery Program, working to restore forest ecosystems, support climate resilience and empower local communities. He combines rigorous scientific research with community-based conservation — leading biodiversity assessments in remote regions, designing action plans for protected areas, and advising government agencies on ecosystem management.
Key highlights
- PhD, Zoology (Wildlife Ecology & Management)
- 25+ years in wildlife surveys & ecology
- Former Chairman, Dept. of Wildlife & Ecology, UVAS
- Consultant: World Bank, ADB, WAPDA, WWF, IUCN
- 200+ national & international surveys
- 76 research papers, 3 books, 14 management plans
- YouTube “Wildlife with Dr. Waseem” — 273K+ subscribers
Qualifications & roles
Academic
- PhD – Zoology (Wildlife Ecology & Management), University of the Punjab
- M Phil – Zoology, GC University Lahore
- M Sc – Zoology, University of the Punjab
- M Sc – Applied Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab
Professional
- Founder & Chairman, Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
- Consultant Wildlife Ecologist for international agencies
- Associate Professor & Chairman, Dept. of Wildlife & Ecology, UVAS
- Country Representative, IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group
Contact
- Email: info@wildlife.org.pk
- Phone / WhatsApp: +92-333-5214333
- YouTube: Wildlife with Dr. Waseem