Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Badge Manual Pakistan Girl Guide Association (URDU Translation)
The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Badge Manual has been developed to equip Girl Guides with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand, prepare for, reduce and respond to, disaster risks in their homes, educational institutions, and communities. This manual aligns with national proactive disaster management frameworks and promotes resilience through participatory, practical, and value-based learning experiences aimed at mitigating hazards and reducing disaster risks.
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Badge Manual Pakistan Girl Guide Association
The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Badge Manual has been developed to equip Girl Guides with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand, prepare for, reduce and respond to, disaster risks in their homes, educational institutions, and communities. This manual aligns with national proactive disaster management frameworks and promotes resilience through participatory, practical, and value-based learning experiences aimed at mitigating hazards and reducing disasterrisks.
Category: NIDM Publications
Post Monsoon Review 2025
Pakistan’s 2025 monsoon revealed persistent gaps in drainage, forecasting, and coordination, yet also showed improvements in structural defenses that helped reduce peak discharge. Despite expanded inundation from prolonged rains and glacial melt, the event highlighted growing recognition of resilience needs. The proposed 2026 framework emphasizes stronger institutions, localized early warning, ecological restoration, and climate-smart livelihoods signaling a positive shift toward anticipatory, technology-driven resilience aligned with global standards.
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Heatwave Report - (2015-2025)
Heatwaves, intensified by the Urban Heat Island effect, have emerged as one of the most pressing climate challenges in Pakistan. From Sindh and southern Punjab to Balochistan, Tharparkar, and even high-altitude regions, rising temperatures pose severe threats to public health, agriculture, ecosystems, and the economy. Historical events, including the devastating Karachi heatwave of 2015 and record-breaking temperatures in recent years, underline the urgency of action. Addressing this crisis requires a combination of preparedness, resilient infrastructure, adaptive urban planning, and community-centered strategies, blending traditional wisdom with modern solutions. write few lines about best practices. To combat the growing impacts of heatwaves, Pakistan and many regions worldwide are adopting innovative best practices. Green roofs, reflective coatings, and cool pavements help reduce urban heat buildup, while passive cooling designs and earthen construction in arid zones provide natural temperature regulation. Solar-powered cooling systems, smart irrigation, and urban greening not only lower heat stress but also enhance resilience against future climate extremes. These measures, when integrated with traditional practices and community participation, offer sustainable pathways to safeguard lives and livelihoods
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Assessing the impacts of Floods in Pakistan 2010-2024
The report “Assessing the Impacts of Floods in Pakistan (2010–2024)” highlights that Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to recurring floods, with the 2010 and 2022 events being the most devastating in history. These disasters caused massive human, economic, and infrastructural losses, exposing weaknesses in preparedness, forecasting, and governance. Recent floods (2023–2024) reaffirm that climate change, extreme rainfall, and poor land management are amplifying risks. The report stresses urgent investment in resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and nature-based solutions to strengthen national flood resilience.
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