Rawalpindi: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space4Climate initiative, aimed at strengthening climate resilience and supporting data-driven environmental decision-making through space-based technologies.

According to ISPR, the initiative introduces a GeoAI-enabled Climate Observatory, a digital platform that integrates satellite data, geospatial analytics, and modeling tools to provide actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and communities dealing with climate-related challenges.

The platform is designed to monitor a wide range of environmental indicators, including atmospheric pollutants such as aerosols, sulfur oxides (SOx), and nitrogen oxides (NOx), along with greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane. It also tracks changes in forests, glaciers, coastal areas, river systems, and land use patterns.

Platform tracks climate risks and environmental changes

In addition to environmental monitoring, the system observes climate-related hazards including floods, droughts, heatwaves, sea-level rise, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Officials said the integration of satellite-based and ground data is intended to improve accuracy and enable timely responses to emerging risks.

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The Space4Climate initiative is expected to support evidence-based policymaking and contribute to sustainable development efforts by providing a centralized source of climate intelligence aligned with global environmental monitoring practices.