Khyber PATH Professions for climate Adaptation, ecoTourism and Heritage

About this project

Since 1955, the constant and continuous presence of the Italian Archaeological Mission in the Swat Valley, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KP), has allowed to achieve remarkable results in the field of archaeology, restoration and museography as well as to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the complex contextual issues. On this basis, this project aims to protect, promote and enhance the cultural and natural heritage of KP by reducing the risks from the impact of climate change with a view to economic development through vocational training and ecotourism (sustainable and responsible tourism in the naturalistic context).To support national development plans, the project intends to contribute to: - inclusive and sustainable economic growth of the community through ecotourism; - growth of the capacity to adapt to climate change by protecting and preserving the heritage; -creation of both employment opportunities, through certified on-the-job vocational training, and income opportunities by supporting entrepreneurship and strengthening the ecotourism supply chain. The project is developed in KP which, in addition to having an extremely rich cultural heritage, is also one of the areas most affected by the 2022 floods due to damage suffered by tourist accommodation facilities with consequent high unemployment rate. In particular, from the Swat Valley to the archaeological area of Taxila KP, around an integrated route (about 125 km) that connects 8 archaeological sites through anci…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 4Quality Education
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Pakistan

Sectors

Vocational trainingEmployment creationTourism policy and administrative managementSite preservation

Focus

Environment · Main focus

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI CA FOSCARI DI VENEZIA

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 5 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013189-01-0.

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