The Protection and Management of Pakistan Wetlands Project (PWP) was developed by WWF-P during a PDF-B project formulation phase (2001-2003). The implementation of this seven year project began in August 2005. It was coordinated by UNDP during development phase and continues coordination during the implementation phase as well. It is funded by UNDP, Global Environment Facility (GEF), with co-funding from UNDP, RNE, WWF Network and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.