Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space4Climate initiative to enhance climate monitoring and support evidence-based policymaking through space-based data systems, according to ISPR.
At the center of the initiative is a GeoAI-enabled Climate Observatory, a digital platform that combines satellite imagery, geospatial analysis, and modeling to generate actionable information for government institutions, researchers, and local communities.
The system tracks key environmental indicators, including air pollutants such as aerosols, sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), along with greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane. It also monitors forests, glaciers, coastal zones, river systems, and land use changes across the country.
Monitoring climate risks and hazards
The platform is also designed to assess climate-related risks, including floods, droughts, heatwaves, sea-level rise, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). By integrating satellite-based observations with ground data, it aims to improve situational awareness and support timely decision-making.
Officials said the Space4Climate initiative is intended to provide a consolidated source of climate intelligence, helping authorities plan responses and align national efforts with broader global climate monitoring frameworks.
