The development project of Shah Latif University Botanical Garden & Herbarium (SLUBGH) was funded by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. This project was completed in 2008. It was first of its kind in Pakistan whose activities regarding education, nature, conservation, science and awareness have been recognised at national and international forums. SLUBGH was upgraded as Centre for Biodiversity & Conservation (CBC) vide approval by the Governor/Chancellor Universities of Sindh on 24th, December, 2009.