Capacity Development for an Inclusive Science-Policy Interface using Environmental Information and Knowledge Systems at Regional and Country Level

Capacity Development for an Inclusive Science-Policy Interface using Environmental Information and Knowledge Systems at Regional and Country Level

Duration of Project (Start and End Date): Start Date: September 2024

Donors/Partners:  UNEP

Locale: Pakistan

Project Lead Zainab Naeem

Team Members: Zainab Naeem, Amna Urooj, Nelam Pari, Ebadat Ur Rehman, Umar Farooq

Unit Name Ecological Sustainability & Circular Economy

Program/Project Rational and Background

The objective of this project is to support the Government of Pakistan in the process of developing a digital National State of Environment Report (NSoER). The NSoER process aims to: (1) provide high-quality assessment of the state of and impact trends for the environment; (2) build capacity of relevant stakeholders including government, academia, NGOs, and the UN Country Team in managing, reporting and utilizing environmental information; (3) improve public accessibility of environmental data and raise public awareness including youth on the state of the environment by encouraging their participation and contributions; and (4) support environmental decision-making to address environmental challenges and related impacts on human well-being in Pakistan.