UNDP and china launch a climate resistance project.

In a significant step to com_bat the growing threats of climate change, UNDP Pakistan and the Government of China on March 5 launched the ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems’ (TIAEWS) project.

This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities in Pakistan, particularly in disaster-prone regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, which faces frequent glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

Funded by the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF) and supported by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), the TIAEWS project focuses on four key areas.

Strengthening early warning systems to better anticipate and prepare for climate-induced disa_sters, building integrated real-time data management for precise disa_ster tracking and response, enhancing community engagement to ensure local populations are informed and equipped to stay safe and improving governance and coordination among stakeholders for faster, more unified disa_ster responses.

Pakistan, ranked among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, faces increasing risks from natural hazards such as floods, GLOFs, and extreme weather events.

The TIAEWS project is set to play a critical role in improving disa_ster preparedness, safeguarding millions of lives, and building long-term resilience in at-ri_sk communities.By leveraging advanced technology and fostering international collaboration, this initiative marks a vital step toward a safer, more sustainable future for Pakistan.