Climate Vulnerabilities in Gilgit-Baltistan: From Hazards to Resilience
Perched on the roof of the world, Gilgit-Baltistan stands at the frontline of climate change. Glacial melt, flash floods, landslides, and shifting weather patterns threaten lives, livelihoods, and fragile ecosystems. Yet within these challenges also lies the possibility of resilience – through community strength, adaptation, and sustainable practices. This session explores the climate vulnerabilities of Gilgit-Baltistan, tracing the hazards that endanger the region while highlighting the pathways that can turn peril into promise.
About the Speaker:
Nelam Pari is an environmentalist, consultant, and Associate Researcher at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). Her work centers on community development with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 13, 14, and 15, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan. Since 2015, she has been researching glacier melt and climate dynamics, with expertise in mitigating climate change impacts, tackling ice dam formation, combating deforestation, and fostering ecosystem regeneration in collaboration with local organizations. Passionate about achieving tangible conservation outcomes, Nelam actively advocates for best practices to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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