SUPARCO Launches Space4Climate Initiative for Climate Resilience

Pakistan’s SUPARCO Launches Space4Climate Initiative

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space4Climate Initiative to bolster climate resilience and action through space-based technologies. This initiative, as per an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, is centered around a GeoAI-enabled Climate Observatory.

The platform consolidates satellite data, geospatial analytics, and modeling into actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and communities. It monitors atmospheric pollutants like aerosols, SOx, NOx; greenhouse gases such as CO2 and methane; forests, glaciers, coastal dynamics, river systems, and land use.

Moreover, it tracks climate-induced hazards including floods, droughts, heatwaves, sea-level rise, and GLOFs. By integrating space-based and in-situ data, Space4Climate supports evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development, aligning with Pakistan’s climate agenda and global efforts.