WFP, Pakistan Launch $9.8M Climate Resilience Project In Flood-Hit KP Districts

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Government of Pakistan, and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have jointly launched a new project aimed at protecting flood-affected districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from future climate disasters. The initiative was formally inaugurated through a workshop held in Islamabad.

Funded by the Green Climate Fund with a grant of USD 9.8 million (approximately PKR 2.7 billion), the project will directly benefit over 1.6 million people in the vulnerable districts of Buner and Shangla. These areas have long been prone to extreme weather events such as heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides.

Under the project, several key interventions will be implemented, including:

Installation of advanced early warning systems such as climate monitoring stations and river level surveillance technology.

Improved coordination between government agencies to ensure rapid alerts in times of danger.

Community training to help local residents interpret early warnings, evacuate in time, and protect crops and homes from damage.

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Additionally, the capacity of district governments, emergency response teams, and disaster management authorities will be strengthened to ensure faster and more efficient disaster response.

The Islamabad workshop saw participation from both federal and provincial institutions, including representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change, National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, and Planning and Development Departments.

The urgency of such a project comes as Pakistan has already suffered over 100 deaths due to heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides during the early weeks of the 2025 monsoon season. The country also continues to recover from the catastrophic 2022 floods , which submerged a third of the nation and caused over USD 1.5 billion in damages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone.

Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change, Sameera Sheikh, lauded the initiative, stating,“Pakistan is among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, and the risks are rising every year. Projects like this are essential to protecting flood- and landslide-prone communities.”

Dr. Ehtisham ul Haq, Chief of International Development at the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remarked,“This project is not just about addressing immediate risks, it also paves the way for long-term development, especially in underserved regions.”

WFP Pakistan Country Director Coco Ushiyama emphasized the broader impact, saying,“Climate change is driving hunger and food insecurity. This project goes beyond early warnings and safety, it also supports local planning and institutional capacity building.”

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