Pakistan’s Glacial Survey Reveals 13,032 Glaciers

News Desk

Islamabad: In a landmark development for climate research in Pakistan, Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, unveiled the findings of a new glacier inventory, revealing a total of 13,032 glaciers across the country.

Addressing a press conference on the launch of “The New Inventory of 13,032 Glaciers in Pakistan: The Glaciers and Students’ Project,” Alam expressed her gratitude to the Italian government for its ongoing support in advancing climate research, particularly in the vulnerable Gilgit-Baltistan region.

The project, a collaboration between Pakistan and Italy, aims to enhance our understanding of the nation’s glaciers, which are crucial for water resources and environmental stability.

Alam highlighted the pressing challenges of climate change, especially in regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, urging international collaboration.

The project, supported by Italian universities and the UNDP, also involved 171 female students from Gilgit-Baltistan, exemplifying the power of international cooperation to combat the climate crisis.

The event also featured contributions from Marilina Armellini, Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan, and experts from EvK2CNR, who showcased the findings of the glaciers inventory and the establishment of eight Automatic Weather Stations in Gilgit-Baltistan for environmental monitoring.