ISLAMABAD: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has held a staff learning session on climate risks, anticipatory action and gender-responsive agriculture to strengthen preparedness for climate-related disasters and protect vulnerable farming communities.
The session, titled Climate Risk, Anticipatory Action and Gender-Responsive Agriculture, was facilitated by Mr Azmat Shahi, a practitioner in disaster risk financing and climate finance.
Participants explored climate-related risks and their effects on agricultural livelihoods, with a focus on taking timely action before disasters occur. Discussions highlighted the importance of effective early warning systems, advance planning and targeted interventions to reduce the impact of climate-related emergencies.
The session also stressed the need to include women and other vulnerable groups in climate preparedness and response efforts. Gender-responsive approaches can help ensure that farmers receive timely warnings, have access to relevant information and are better prepared to protect their livelihoods from floods, droughts and other climate-related threats.
Agriculture-dependent communities in Pakistan face growing challenges from changing weather patterns and extreme events. Strengthening early action and building climate resilience are important steps towards protecting food security, rural livelihoods and agricultural productivity.
The initiative reflects FAO KP’s efforts to improve staff capacity and support climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.
The session was held under the supervision of Ms Kiyal Akmatbek, Head of Office, FAO KP, with support from Umme Kulsoom, Gender Specialist at the FAO KP Office.
