The United Nations’ Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million to help countries, including Pakistan, tackle the growing challenges caused by melting snow and climate-related disasters.
The project will be implemented through the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Pakistan among key beneficiaries
According to the ADB’s announcement, the Swat River region in northern Pakistan will be one of the main areas benefiting from the project. The initiative will focus on improving water management, supporting farmers, and protecting vulnerable mountain communities that face rising risks of floods and droughts due to climate change.
The ADB said the program will also encourage women-led agricultural enterprises, promoting greater participation of women in climate-resilient farming.
The project will begin across Pakistan, several Central Asian countries, and other regions that are vulnerable to glacier melt and shifting water patterns. Over the next 10 years, the ADB plans to invest additional capital to strengthen water and agricultural systems, ensuring long-term resilience in these areas.
The initiative is expected to directly benefit 13 million people, helping communities adapt to changing weather patterns and preserve essential resources for future generations.
