11-15 May 2026 | Islamabad, Pakistan
Registration Open from:14 February 2026 (Click Here for registration)
Registration Deadline: 15 March 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 March 2026
Please check the official websites of UNOOSA and SUPARCO regularly for updated information. (UNOOSA)
Recognizing the critical role of space-based information in global resilience efforts, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in cooperation with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, will organize International Conference on “Leveraging Space Technology for EW4All, Climate Actions and Disaster Risk Assessment" from 11-15 May 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. The events aim to advance the implementation of global frameworks, including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The Conference will be hosted by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on behalf of the Government of Pakistan and co-organized by UN-SPIDER, Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET)
The week-long International Conference will serve as a strategic forum to share knowledge, showcase case studies, and foster international collaboration on effective use of space technologies and geospatial information in support of early warning systems, climate action, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development, with a particular focus on developing countries.
The conference will provide a platform to:
The Conference programme will consist of:
Thematic sessions will cover, inter alia:
A call for abstracts for conference presentations may be issued. Details on submission topics, format, and deadlines will be announced in a subsequent update.
Important dates to remember are:
The working language of both the conference and the training will be English. All participants are required to have good English language comprehension skills.
The Conference is anticipated to bring together approximately 200 participants in person. Participants will include technical experts from various fields related to Satellite Remote Sensing, GIS, and Space-Based Disaster Management, educators, members of the diplomatic community, policy- and decision-makers from international, regional, national and local institutions, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, research and development institutions, and also from the broader space industry.
Health insurance for each participant is necessary and is the sole responsibility of the participant, their institution, or their government. The United Nations and the organizing partners will not assume any responsibility for life and health insurance, nor for expenses related to medical treatment or accidents.
11-15 May 2026, Islamabad – Pakistan
| Day/Date | Session 1 0900 – 1030 hrs |
Tea Break - 1030 – 1100 hrs | Session 2 1100 – 1230 hrs |
Lunch - Prayer Break 1230 – 1400 hrs | Session 3 1400 – 1530 hrs |
Tea Break - 1530 – 1600 hrs | Session 4 1600 – 1730 hrs |
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| Mon | Inaugural Ceremony | UN's EW4All Initiatives | Leveraging Space Technology for EW4All Initiatives (Case studies) | Panel Discussions on UN-EW4All initiatives a catalyst for shifting focus from reactive to proactive approaches | |||
| Tue | Panel Discussions on SFDRR Target Achievements - How far we are? | Space Technology / Geospatial Technology for Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-30 | Space Technology / Geospatial Technology for Induced Disasters | Space Technology / Geospatial Technology for Induced Disasters | |||
| Wed | Space for Climate Actions | Space for Climate Actions | Space Technology / Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015-30 | Space Technology / Geospatial Technology for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015-30 | |||
| Thu | Panel Discussions on Space for Climate Actions - Harnessing Space Technology potential for water and food security | Space for Disaster Risk Assessment - Shifting focus from Reactive to Proactive Approaches | Space for Disaster Risk Assessment - Shifting focus from Reactive to Proactive Approaches | Satellite data sources (remote sensing, GNSS and communications) for space based disaster management | |||
| Fri | Half day technical visit to SUPARCO / NDMA / PMD | Half day technical visit to SUPARCO / NDMA / PMD | Closing Ceremony | Closing Ceremony |
For additional information, please contact:
Deputy Director General Space Application Centre for Climate Change
SUPARCO HQs Islamabad
E-mail: farooq@suparco.gov.pk
Director International Scientific Research Exchange
SUPARCO HQs Islamabad
E-mail: Aisha.Jagirani@suparco.gov.pk , space4climate@suparco.gov.pk