Islamabad is hosting the United Nations–Pakistan International Conference on Leveraging Space Technology for Early Warning for All (EW4All), Climate Action and Disaster Risk Assessment from 27 to 31 October 2026, bringing international and Pakistani experts together to discuss how satellite data can strengthen warnings for climate-related disasters.
What happened?
The five-day conference is hosted by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on behalf of the Government of Pakistan. It is co-sponsored by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) through its UN-SPIDER programme, the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET).
Key details:
- The conference runs from 27 to 31 October 2026 in Islamabad.
- Around 200–250 participants are expected, including 60–70 international delegates and about 150 national participants.
- Discussions will cover satellite observations, Earth observation data and geospatial technology for early warning systems, disaster risk assessment and climate action.
- The programme also covers monitoring of water resources, agriculture, forests and environmental change, and hazards such as floods, droughts and heatwaves.
- A separate international training course on space-based disaster management follows from 2 to 6 November 2026.
- The conference is due to conclude on 31 October with a closing ceremony and a technical visit to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
What it means for people in Pakistan:
For communities that face floods, heatwaves and droughts, earlier and more accurate warnings can mean more time to prepare, protect crops and property, and move people out of harm’s way. The conference is about sharing satellite tools and experience so that warnings reach the people who need them sooner.
Source: https://www.thenews.pk/print/1444539-pakistan-to-host-conference-on-space-technology-climate-action
