Post Event Report of Seminar on Role of Development Organizations in Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience in Pakistan
Pakistan faces severe climate change impacts, with recurrent disasters exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities and causing significant losses. To address these challenges, NDMA’s Infrastructure Advisory & Project Development (IA&PD) Wing organized a seminar on "The Role of Development Organizations in Enhancing Infrastructure Resilience in Pakistan" which was held on 12 February, 2025 at NEOC Auditorium, NDMA HQ, Islamabad. It brought together key stakeholders, including UN agencies, policymakers and industry leaders, to discuss sustainable solutions. The seminar emphasized cross-sector collaboration, innovative approaches and proactive planning to enhance disaster resilience. It reinforced the need for continued engagement and investment in strengthening Pakistan’s infrastructure against climate-induced risks.
Category: Publications
Infrastructure Risk Atlas of Pakistan
The Infrastructure Risk Atlas is Pakistan's first initiative on a National Level to identify high risk areas from the perspective of infrastructure vulnerabilities against Floods and Earthquake hazards. The risk maps in this atlas have been devised using information relating to building type and vulnerabilities. It will help in proactively identifying regions with weak and vulnerable structures, enabling targeted disaster risk reduction efforts and interventions. The Atlas will support better decision-making for both government and private sector stakeholders, improving resource allocation and enhancing disaster response and recovery, ultimately strengthening infrastructure resilience for a safer, sustainable future.
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Post Event Report of Seminar on National Collaboration for Sustainable Smart Construction Solutions – Disaster Resilient Approach
IA&PD wing organized a national seminar on Sustainable Smart Construction Solutions – Disaster Resilient Approach to promote discussions on sustainable and resilient construction solutions. The event brought together industry experts, builders, developers, engineering organizations and academia experts to collaboratively devise solutions for disaster-resilient infrastructure tailored to Pakistan’s socio-economic and geographical diversity. The session was held on 12 December 2024, at NEOC, HQ NDMA. This seminar, organized under the “Build Back Better” framework emphasised on integrating advanced technologies, adopting sustainable materials and tailoring global best practices to Pakistan’s unique geographical and socio-economic context.
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Post Event Report of 1st National Seminar on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
IA&PD wing of NDMA Pakistan organized the 1st National Seminar on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Bahria University on 23rd September 2024 to foster a dialogue towards disaster-resilient Pakistan through proactive disaster management approaches specifically addressing quality of vulnerable infrastructure in domains of residential, industrial and communication network.This seminar focused on the need to predict, mitigate and adapt to climate change, emphasizing a shift from reactive responses to proactive strategies for enhancing infrastructure resilience
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Mahandri bazar risk evaluation and recommendations
The collapse of Mahandri Bridge caused considerable traffic interruptions on vital highways linking Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran and Babusar, causing great problems for both locals and visitors. Following the recent collapse and rebuilding of this bridge and landslide on nearby mountain that is composed of loose soil, there remains a heightened risk of future incidents due to on-going monsoon flow and potential landslides in the area. For enhanced risk reduction, immediate measures are required to ensure the stability and safety of the rebuilt bridge and the surrounding environment.
Category: Advisories