On May 7, the Pakistan Climate Resilience Network (Pak-CRN) was officially launched, ushering in a new era of collaboration in climate adaptation across Pakistan. The initiative brings together national experts, practitioners, and policymakers in a dynamic community of practice designed to foster innovation and drive the development of locally tailored climate resilience solutions.

Pak-CRN is a joint effort by the Global Climate-Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC), GIZ Pakistan, and the United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). The network aims to bridge the gap between climate science and on-the-ground climate action by facilitating knowledge exchange, peer learning, and the transfer of cutting-edge approaches across disciplines and regions.

The network’s creation is part of the broader “Improving Climate Governance in Pakistan” project, implemented by UNU-EHS and GIZ. The project uses open-source tools such as the Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) framework and the CLIMADA modeling platform to assess flood and drought risks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. These tools help support evidence-based decision-making for climate adaptation planning and investment.

“Pak-CRN represents a vital step in building a connected and informed climate community in Pakistan,” said the coordinating partners. “By combining scientific expertise with practical know-how and policy insight, we aim to create a strong foundation for more resilient and adaptive systems across sectors.”

The network invites researchers, practitioners, government agencies, and development partners to join its growing LinkedIn community to stay engaged, share insights, and collaborate on climate resilience efforts. The dedicated LinkedIn site of the network can be accessed here: Pakistan Climate Resilience Network.

Together, Pak-CRN aims to accelerate the climate adaptation efforts and strengthen climate governance across the country.

More information about the project is available here