The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted a two-day training programme titled “Glacio-Hydrological Monitoring for Adaptive Water Banking” on 21–22 October 2026 in Islamabad, in collaboration with FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan and EvK2CNR. The programme brought together experts and relevant stakeholders to enhance understanding of glacio-hydrological processes, glacier monitoring, and sustainable water resource management in the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalaya (HKH) region.

The training focused on strengthening technical knowledge and institutional capacities in glacier basin monitoring, hydrological modelling, water balance assessment, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The sessions highlighted the importance of scientific research, data-driven decision-making, and adaptive water management in addressing climate-related challenges, improving water security, and strengthening Pakistan's resilience to glacier-related hazards.