Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Pakistan’s First Disaster Risk Reduction Policy
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever sub-national Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Policy at a high-level ceremony held … Read More The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Pakistan’s First Disaster Risk Reduction Policy appeared first on ProPakistani .
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced Pakistan's inaugural sub-national Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Policy at a ceremony in Peshawar, signifying a significant stride towards constructing a more resilient, climate-responsive, and risk-aware province. The Policy, a product of cooperation between the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and the Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department, was spearheaded by the Germany Government via the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Attendees at the event included government representatives, development partners, diplomats, humanitarian organizations, academia, civil society, and media. Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Ullah Jan hailed the launch as a pivotal moment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's history, stressing its role in safeguarding the lives and properties of the 40 million inhabitants.
The German Embassy's Dr. Mirjam Büdenbender-Buchholz praised the initiative, emphasizing its significance in building a disaster-resilient society. The Policy's framework emphasizes prevention and preparedness via early warning systems, risk-informed development, community resilience, disaster risk financing, and Adaptive Social Protection, with a special emphasis on shielding vulnerable households from climate and disaster impacts.
The Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa emphasized that disaster management is now a core component of governance and development. The Head of Program from GIZ, Johanna Knoess, highlighted the importance of integrating disaster risk management with social protection, noting that this approach comprehensively understands vulnerability.
The implementation phase commenced with the launch, and the Secretary of the Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department underscored the need for sustained collaboration among government entities and stakeholders to translate the Policy into tangible actions and establish a "Resilient Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."
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