Australia to give AUD 3m for climate resilience

Australia pledges AUD 3 million to boost Pakistan's climate-resilient water management.

ISLAMABAD:

Australia has committed AUD 3 million to support Pakistan's efforts in improving water allocation and management under a new climate-resilient initiative.

Economic Affairs Division Secretary Dr Kazim Niaz signed the Memorandum of Subsidiary Agreement on Climate Resilient and Adaptive Water Allocation in Pakistan with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Chief Executive Professor Wendy Umberger, after approval of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema.

Under this agreement, Australia will provide AUD 3 million for the project, which is to be completed over a period of five years, ie, till 2029.

It is a research project, and the goal of this research is to help improve canal water reliability through improved water allocation decisions and practices in Pakistan by updating the Water Apportionment Accord tool to include mid-season planning and operations and exploring on-farm water storage options.