The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will inaugurate the United Nations–Pakistan International Conference on Leveraging Space Technology for Early Warning for All (EW4All), Climate Action and Disaster Risk Assessment in Islamabad on October 27, the agency announced Sunday.
As one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, Pakistan has increasingly relied on space-based technologies to enhance weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, and climate monitoring. Recurring floods, heatwaves, and droughts in recent years have underscored the urgent need for robust early warning systems and data-driven disaster risk management.
The five-day conference is expected to draw an estimated 200 to 250 national and international participants, including experts, policymakers, researchers, and representatives from relevant organizations, according to SUPARCO.
“Early warning systems are vital for protecting lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure by providing timely information about impending hazards and enabling effective preparedness,” SUPARCO stated.
The event will explore how satellite observations, Earth observation data, and geospatial technologies can strengthen the United Nations’ Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and improve the monitoring and assessment of hazards such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves.
The conference is co-sponsored by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), and ISNET.
“For Pakistan, the conference will provide a platform to strengthen national capacity and international cooperation in early warning, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction, promoting the practical application of space-based information for timely decision-making and improved disaster preparedness,” the Pakistani space agency added.
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