Pak-UN conference in Islamabad focuses on space technology for disaster intelligence
The Pak-UN International Conference on leveraging space technology for early warning systems continued its second day in Islamabad on October 28.
Technical sessions cover flood forecasting
Experts presented technical sessions on disaster risk assessment, satellite-based monitoring, and geospatial technologies. The agenda included specific topics such as flood forecasting, climate resilience, and reservoir monitoring.
Officials present national modelling tools
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted Pakistan's perspective on disaster risk assessment during the proceedings. Mubashar Hussain from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund presented the country's National Catastrophe Risk Modelling system.
Global agencies share innovative approaches
Representatives of international organisations and space agencies delivered keynote presentations on global experiences. These speakers discussed the growing role of space-based technologies in climate action and early warning systems.
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Associated Press of Pakistan
PAK–UN Conference continues for second day with focus on space-based disaster intelligence
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Business Recorder
Pak–UN Int’l Conference on Leveraging Space Technology held
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