Karachi : NDMA Conducts Two-Day Workshop on “Resilient Urban Planning in Climate Extremes” at Karachi NDMA’s National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh and UNHABITAT, successfully conducted a 2x day workshop on comprehensive “Resilient Urban Planning in Climate Extremes. The event witnessed active participation from a diverse range of stakeholders, bringing together key players in disaster management and urban planning. Chief Coordinator NIDM, Mr. Tanveer Piracha inaugurated the workshop and briefed about the proactive disaster management in Pakistan. The workshop served as a collaborative platform, engaging participants from federal/provincial government departments, UN agencies, International NGOs, national humanitarian organizations, disaster management authorities, Rescue 1122, as well as representatives from academia civil society organizations. The primary objective of the workshop was to enhance the understanding of resilient urban planning strategies in the face of climate extremes. Attendees had the opportunity to share insights, best practices, and lessons learned from their respective domains. The collaborative nature of the event fostered valuable discussions and laid the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at building resilient urban landscapes. Key topics covered during the workshop included risk sensitive spatial planning, climate change adaptation measures, community participation, and the integration of technology in urban planning to mitigate the impact of climate-related challenges. The event underscored the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in addressing the complexities of urban resilience. The interactive intellectual discourse among the participants will contribute to informed decision-making processes and the development of more effective policies for sustainable urban development. As the threat of climate extremes continues to grow, the NDMA and PDMA Sindh reaffirmed their commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The successful participation of a wide array of stakeholders highlights the collective dedication to creating urban environments that can withstand the challenges posed by climate change.Closing ceremony was attended by Mr. Imdad ullah Siddiqui, the Director Operations PDMA Sindh who applauded the NDMA’s endeavor towards building sustainable comminutions through knowledge sharing and building capacities of the stakeholders.