SUPARCO launches initiative to enhance climate resilience
The Pakistan
Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission has launched the Space4Climate
Initiative to enhance climate resilience and support action through
space-based technologies, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services
Public Relations.
At the core of the initiative is a
GeoAI-powered Climate Observatory — an integrated digital platform that
combines satellite data, geospatial analytics, and modeling to deliver
actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and communities.
The platform is designed to monitor
a wide range of environmental indicators, including atmospheric pollutants such
as aerosols, SOx, and NOx, as well as greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and
methane. It also tracks forests, glaciers, coastal changes, river systems, and
land use patterns.
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In addition, the system keeps watch
on climate-related hazards, including floods, droughts, heatwaves, extreme
weather events, sea-level rise, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
By merging satellite-based
observations with on-ground data, the initiative aims to support evidence-based
policy making and sustainable development, aligning Pakistan’s climate efforts
with global goals.
The move is particularly significant
as Pakistan ranks among the countries most vulnerable to climate change and extreme
weather impacts.
Source:
Express Tribune