Water for Development (W4D): Support to mountain sustainable development and adaptation policie

About this project

This project aims to increase the climate adaptation and resilience of Gilgit Baltistan Province in order to contribute to the promotion of sustainable and inclusive development in mountainous regions. More specifically, in line with the priorities of the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan 2023-2030 (NAP), the project aims to: (1) Improving water resources management and disaster risk management through: monitoring activities of glaciers in relation to climate change, collecting, processing and sharing data with local authorities, Environment Protection Authority and Disaster Management Authority and with local universities, Karakorum International University and University of Baltistan; (2) Improving the quality management of agriculture and livestock by establishing phytopathology and zooprophylaxis laboratories aimed at promoting, in cooperation with the Dept. of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries sustainable agriculture and livestock practices. (3) Promoting sustainable tourism as a strategic sector for environmental conservation and job creation. The initiative adopt a community based and value chain approach in order to contribute, in partnership with the GB Dept. of Tourism, to boost an inclusive and sustainable model of local development. (4) Enhancing the capacity of local governments and communities in sustainable management of natural resources and mountain ecosystems, through trainings and capacity building activities, awareness campaigns addressed…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 15Life on Land

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Pakistan

Sectors

Agricultural water resourcesAgricultural researchLivestock/veterinary servicesTourism policy and administrative managementEnvironmental education/trainingEnvironmental research

Focus

Disaster risk reduction · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Main focus

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

UNDP - UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ALT

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 23 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-012984-01-0.

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