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Objectives

The objective of the centre is to conduct research on climate change and its impacts on various socio economic sectors in order to assist policy makers and provide policy advice; capacity building of various  institutions and create mass awareness.

The specific objectives of the Centre are:

  • To keep a track of the current and likely future trends of global change (climate change, technological change etc.);

  • To analyze and evaluate their likely impacts on the socio economic development in Pakistan;

  • To identify how science and technology may be called upon to cope with the adverse impacts, if any, and to advise national planners on the appropriate strategic approaches;

  • To enhance national capacity for Global Change research;

  • To raise public awareness of Global Change related issues;

  • To assist the concerned government agencies in formulation of National Climate Change Policies and Plans of Action.
 
 
  • 22 October, 2024

Mr. Muhammad Arif Goheer's appointment as Executive Director of the Global Climate-Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC) is warmly welcomed by the Centre. Additionally, he will take on the role of Secretary of the GCISC Board of Governors. Under his dynamic leadership, GCISC is expected to reach new milestones.

  • 21 September, 2024

The climate change courses, developed collaboratively by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany, the University of Kassel, Germany, GCISC, and GIZ, have been uploaded on the GCISC website. The details can be found under the "Climate Change Courses" tab.

  • 2 September, 2024

Ms. Aisha Humera Chaudhary's appointment as Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination is warmly welcomed by the Centre. Additionally, she will take on the role of Vice-Chair of the GCISC Board of Governors. Under her dynamic leadership, GCISC is expected to reach new milestones.

  • 04 April, 2024

The GCISC extends a warm welcome to the Honorable Ms. Romina Khurshid in her new role as the coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. We are enthusiastic about your dedication to addressing climate change challenges and eagerly anticipate working with your kind support.

GCISC and GIZ jointly organize a workshop to launch National and Provincial Climate Risk Profiles and CLimate Information Resource (CIR) Portal under SAR Project at Ramada Hotel on March 20, 2024.
 
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