The Center for Water Informatics and Climate Resilience (CWC) provides national leadership by collaborating with federal and provincial governments, private sector stakeholders, and academia to address water and climate change policies and strategies. It works to build institutional capacity in a sustainable and systematic manner.

Goals of CWC:

  • Establish a national forum for discourses on climate resilience and rational use of water.

  • Develop and present policy alternatives to support federal and provincial governments in formulating comprehensive water and climate change policies.

  • Facilitate collaboration between development, corporate, and IT sectors with climate and water experts to address key challenges and solutions.

  • Advocate for climate resilience and sustainable water use at all levels of government, civil society, and the corporate sector.

  • Foster national and international networking on water governance and climate resilience, particularly with universities.

  • Promote research excellence by increasing the number of grants for water governance and climate resilience projects at the provincial, national, and international levels.

  • Provide consultations and resources to government and industry.

  • Deliver education and training programs to enhance the skillset needed by government and private sectors through diploma, undergraduate, and graduate programs.

The Center is led by a Coordinator, supported by a diverse faculty of fellows specializing in fields such as climate change, disaster risk reduction (DRR), water governance, public policy, gender, econometrics, and project management. External experts are engaged as needed.

CWC also facilitates policy development, provides analysis, conducts research, and acts as a resource hub for climate change and water governance. It aspires to become a leading organization addressing these challenges in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts.

Aim

To establish a world-class think tank rooted in local knowledge and research in one of the countries most affected by climate change.

Mission

To generate and share knowledge on water governance and climate change, with a focus on adaptation and finance, aiding communities in the Global South to build resilience against climate change.

Through partnerships with organizations like GIZ, The World Bank, UN agencies, and others, CWC fosters grounded, relevant knowledge for the benefit of developing countries, donors, and NGOs.

Key Achievements

In a short period, CWC has collaborated with partners including the Dutch and Swiss governments, HEC, USAID, DFID, WWF, and various federal and provincial departments. Notable projects include:

  • Development of environmental and social management frameworks for WWF’s Recharge Pakistan Project (funded by GCF).

  • Climate risk analysis for District Battagram, KP (funded by KNH).

  • Climate advocacy and coordination for resilient action (funded by the German Red Cross).

  • Achieving SDG 6 through inclusive urban water governance (funded by The World Bank and HEC).

  • Enhancing transboundary water cooperation in the Kabul River Basin (funded by PSDP).

  • Development of the Provincial Disaster Management Plan (2022-2027) (funded by PDMA-KP).

  • Youth-focused climate and social cohesion initiatives in KP (funded by Islamic Relief).

  • Local climate adaptation plans for districts in Sindh and Balochistan (funded by IRC).

Technical and Financial Capacity

CWC boasts technical expertise, a skilled team, and strong ties with government institutions, communities, and industries. CWC-IMSciences ensures robust financial management, including bid security and bank guarantees.

Quality Assurance

CWC maintains high standards in program delivery through internal and external monitoring systems, overseen by the Team Lead, who ensures smooth logistics and implementation..