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Groundwater management Pakistan

Groundwater management Pakistan

Background

The Green Climate Fund project FP108 is implemented by the FAO and focuses on agriculture and water management in the Indus Basin in Pakistan (Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management). It aims to increase the resilience of the most vulnerable farmers and to help the government adapt communities to climate change.

In addition, the country is to build the capacity to use information for climate adaptation in agriculture and water management, with new technology and training for farmers. MB-Water develops groundwater models to support groundwater policy in Punjab and Sindh.

Facts from the source

  • The project was approved on 8 July 2019 and is expected to be completed on 2 March 2028.
  • The total project value is USD 47.7 million.
  • 17.3 million people are expected to become more resilient.