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About PRCS
Pakistan Red Crescent
Pakistan ranks as one of the top ten countries most dramatically affected by climate change (Global Climate Risk Index 2017). This means that the various negative effects of climate change are felt in many places, particularly the increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts, torrential rain, and heat waves are felt. The negative effects of climate change and the arguably disjointed framework conditions make it difficult for Pakistan to make a meaningful contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations.
The introduction and development of a Climate Change Programme under PRCS aims to break the vicious cycle of disaster vulnerability – ignorance – low resilience – and poverty.
Strengthening the capacities of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in the area of climate-sensitive disaster risk management and structures of the PRCS and essential actors in the area of climate-smart DRM, Climate Advocacy and Coordination for Resilient Action (CACRA) has been initiated under Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Unit working under Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and funded by German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Project has been designed to strengthen resilience and to minimize the negative effects of recurring crises and shocks on the affected population in Pakistan. Established in September 2017, CACRA leads to increase awareness and enhance skills in regards to climate change and the corresponding adaptation strategies or DRM tools on the micro, meso, and macro level.
The project has the following three intended results:
- PRCS will have contributed to improved coordination and development of contextualised tools to address climate change issues at regional, national and local levels.
- PRCS will have established internal structures and enhanced its capacities in the area of climate change and climate-smart programming.
- Vulnerable rural and urban target communities will have improved knowledge of climate change, adaptive measures and strengthened coordination with relevant local stakeholders.
PARC National Agricultural Research Centre
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Raising Productivity and Output 1.1. Improving Inputs (planting materials, feed/fertilizer, breeds)
1.2.Strengthening the Value Chain (harvesting, transport, storage)
1.3.Land and Water Conservation and Management
1.4. Value Addition
2. Climate Smart Agriculture
2.1.Harnessing Alternative Energies
2.2. Adapting to climate change
2.3.Environment Protection
3.Good Agriculture Practices
3.1.Reduced reliance on Chemical use (pesticides and fertilizer)
3.2.Product Quality and Competitiveness
3.3.Disease/pests surveillance, diagnostics and solutions
4. Knowledge Management
4.1.Commercialization and International Market Information
4.2.Diagnostics for Establishing Research Priorities (incl. for small farmers)
4.3. Use of New Technologies for Knowledge transfer
Location of activity
National
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
1. Currently, PARC is coordinating with 104 countries and 81 international agencies/organizations, and has 34 and 9 MOUs with different countries and organizations, respectively. PARC has liaison offices with 5 international organizations including FAO, CIMMYT, ICARDA, AVRDC and ICIMOD.
2. Plant biodiversity conservation and utilization in NARS
3. Capacity Building of Farmers and agriculture stakeholders
4. Climate change and its adaptation
4.1. Climate change/variability analysis, impact assessment
4.2.Identify, analyze and demonstrate climate smart best practices through robust evidences
4.3. Remote sensing based agro-met advisory services for farmers and other stake holders
5. Range and forestry
Contact Person
Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council
G-5, Islamabad – Pakistan
Fax: +92-51 9255034
NDMA
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Works under the ministry of Climate Change
2. Disaster risk management policies
3. Capacity enhancement including relief and recovery coordination
Location of activity
National
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
1. Revision of National Disaster Management Plan (2012-2022)
2. Water conversation Campaign through Media Advertisement and workshop.
3. National disaster risk management fund
Contact Person
Muhammad Idress Mahsud
Member (Disaster Risk Reduction)
051-9215412
webadmin1@ndma.gov.pk
PDMA Sindh
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Coordination with relevant department and civil society organizations
2. Awareness Rising campaign
3. Disaster Preparedness, response and rehabilitation
Location of activity
Sindh
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
Multi hazard assessment of 29 Districts of Sindh, Building Resilient Sindh (supported by
World Bank).
Contact Person
Mr. Akhtar Hussain Bugti
Director General
021-99332701
dg@pdma.gos.pk
Mr. Ajay Kumar Sewani
Assistant Director (Procurement)
ad.pro@pdma.gos.pk
PDMA Balochistan
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Coordination with relevant department and civil society organizations
2. Awareness Rising campaign
3. Disaster Preparedness, response and rehabilitation
Location of activity
Balochistan
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
1. Drought Contingency Planning,
2. Road Map on DRM in Balochistan
3. Climate Change Policy framework analysis with Islamic Relief, capacity building on DRM
Contact Person
Mr. Faisal Naseem
Deputy Director Planning
(092)-81-9241125
faisalnaseemk@yahoo.com
Mr. Naveed Ahmed (Assistant Director)
0331-8008097
Pakistan Council for Research on Water Resources
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
Research on water resources in Pakistan.
Location of activity
National
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
Being a federal research organization covering all aspects of water resources, PCRWR is undertaking various studies/activities for land and water management, desertification control, rainwater harvesting and monitoring of drinking water quality.
1. Exploration of Groundwater Potential and promotion of interventions for Rainwater Harvesting and Bio-Salione Agriculture in Sindh
2. Trans-Boundary effects on Ground and Surface Water along the Eastern Border of Pakistan
3. Integrated Approach for Control of Water-logging and Salinity in Low Lying Areas of Sindh
4. Improved Land and Water Conservation Practices to enhance Wasteland Productivity in Thal Desert
Contact Person
Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Chairman PCRWR
muhammad_ashraf63@yahoo.com
Ph: 051 9101282-83,
051 9101280
Info@PCRWR.gov.pk
Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Undertake research and conduct pilot studies based on the applications of Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to natural resources surveying, mapping and environmental monitoring
2. Undertake research studies in space and atmospheric sciences including satellite meteorology, satellite radiance, troposphere/stratosphere studies, atmospheric pollution, satellite geodesy and astronomy
3. Undertake research studies relating to the ionosphere and associated radio wave propagation and geomagnetism
Location of activity
National
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
SUPARCO’s Climate Change Study Program primarily addresses the issues concerned with parameters and processes responsible for climate change with a view to provide a better understanding of the effects and behavior of key trace gases in the atmosphere. The analysis includes both experimental and computational studies in order to assess the impact of climate change on national, regional and global scale, so that vulnerable areas and adaptation options can be identified
Under this program, SUPARCO is engaged in the following studies:
(1) Aerosol Optical Thickness (Seasonal Study of Aerosols Optical Thickness and Cloud Cover over Pakistan using Satellite Data)
(2) Ozone Depletion
Contact Person
Member (Space Application & Research)
Ph: 92-21-34690765-79
Email: am.pr@suparco.gov.pk
Fax: 92-21-34644928, 34694941
PDMA Punjab
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Coordination with relevant department and civil society organizations
2. Awareness Rising campaign 3. Disaster Preparedness, response and rehabilitation
Location of activity
Punjab
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
1. Flood Emergency Reconstruction & Resilience Project
2. Disaster & Climate Resilience Improvement Project
3. Building Disaster Resilient Punjab (supported by World Bank), Conducting multihazard risk assessments in high risk districts, Insurance programming, Contingency Planning
Contact Person
Nisar Ahmed
Project Coordinator -Project Implementation Unit Disaster and Climate Resilience Improvement Project
03439209201
(92-42) 99203302
pdma.gop@gmail.com
MoCC
Mandate / Aims for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience
1. Environment
2. Environment related agreements and their monitoring and implementation
3. Global environment facilities
Location of activity
National
Current Projects contributing to Climate Change
1. Establishment of Geomatic Centre for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Green Pakistan Programme – Revival of Forestry Resources in Pakistan
2. Green Pakistan Programme – Revival of Wildlife Resources in Pakistan
3. Sustainable Land Management Programme to Combat Desertification in Pakistan
4. Climate Change Act 2017
5. National water policy
Contact Person
Mr. Salim Khattak,
Deputy Secretary (CC)
051-9245597
dscc@ccd.gov.pk