ISLAMABAD: The FDO, with support from GIZ under the FCRP Project, organised an exposure visit to Islamabad for selected students and faculty members from Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSU) and Emerson University.
The visit provided participants with an opportunity to connect classroom learning with practical experience in urban climate resilience, water management and climate action.
As part of the visit, the participants visited the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) to learn about practical water management solutions and the concept of the Sponge City Model.
They also visited the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, where they gained insights into climate policy, environmental coordination and institutional efforts to address climate challenges.
At the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), participants learned about climate data, weather monitoring and forecasting and their importance in understanding and responding to climate risks.
The sessions were facilitated by Shakeel Badshah, Research Officer, PCRWR; Sanaullah, Deputy Director, PCRWR; Masood, Assistant Director, PCRWR; Adnan Nazir, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination; Dr. Saima Nazir Khan, Section Officer, Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination; Muhammad Farooq, Research Officer, PMD; and Dr. Farrukh Bashir, Director Research & Development, PMD.
The exposure visit connected the Sponge City concept with practical knowledge and institutional experience, helping participants better understand approaches to sustainable and climate-resilient urban development.
