The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has began operations for the Space4Climate initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and action through the use of space-based technologies.
At the heart of this initiative is a GeoAI-enabled Climate Observatory, a digital platform that integrates satellite data, geospatial analytics, and modeling to provide actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and communities.
According to ISPR, this platform is designed to monitor atmospheric pollutants (such as aerosols, SOx, and NOx), greenhouse gases (including CO₂ and methane), as well as forests, glaciers, coastal dynamics, river systems, and land use.
Additionally, the new SUPARCO initiative tracks climate induced hazards such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, sea-level rise, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).
By combining space-based data with in-situ information, Space4Climate facilitates evidence-based policymaking and promotes sustainable development, further advancing Pakistan’s climate agenda in alignment with global initiatives.
Pakistan launches second homegrown EO satellite
Earlier, Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced the successful launch of the country’s second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite, named EO-2.
The satellite was launched from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre (YSLC) in China, marking another significant advancement in Pakistan’s national space programme.
It is important to note that EO-2 was designed, developed, and assembled in Pakistan at SUPARCO’s Satellite Research and Development Centre (SRDC).
