KARACHI: Pakistan and foreign delegates from China, Saudi Arabia, the US and 62 other nations expressed interest in increasing cooperation related to proactive disaster management and capacity development, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.
Ambassadors, deputy heads of mission and senior diplomats from 65 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China, Syria, Germany, UK, Canada and others attended the “Strategic Appraisal and Capabilities” exposition organized by the NDMA at the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) in Islamabad.
Pakistan is considered one of the worst-affected countries due to climate change, despite contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, Pakistan has suffered disastrous effects due to irregular weather patterns which include heatwaves, droughts, torrential rains and floods.
The NDMA said the foreign delegates were briefed on the authority’s Disaster Early Warning (DEW-2) system, which outlines potential hazards and climatic risks for the next three months.
“They expressed interest in strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with NDMA in early warning systems, disaster preparedness and capacity development,” the NDMA said in a statement.
NDMA Chairman Lt. Gen. Inam Haider Malik outlined Pakistan’s shift to a proactive, technology-driven disaster management system. He highlighted how Pakistan’s homegrown systems enable anticipatory action, informed decision-making, and coordinated responses.
The NDMA also said that delegates praised Pakistan’s advances in proactive disaster management and highlighted the role of technology, regional cooperation and knowledge sharing in tackling climate-related disasters.
Delegates were shown Pakistan Disaster Lens 2026, a flagship platform providing high-resolution forecasts and risk analytics for precision-based preparedness, the authority said.
Pakistan has increasingly sought international cooperation against efforts to tackle climate change.
Heavy rainfall and flash floods during the monsoon season of 2025 killed 1,037 and injured 1,067 between June and October, according to official figures.
