PAKISTAN IRFF GLOBAL SHIELD

B0424 - Pakistan - Islamabad

REPORTING PERIOD   2020- 2026



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REPORT DATE: 12-06-2026

 

 

  1. Executive Summary

  1. Background


  1. Key Results Achieved

 

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    Project level results

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    Contributing Outputs:

    Progress Note:

    1. During the Global Shield project, significant efforts were dedicated to communication and outreach to ensure maximum visibility and engagement. The initiative was extensively highlighted across all major social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook & Instagram), showcasing the Global Shield’s In-Country Process and its milestones. 2. In addition to social media campaigns, a high-quality video was developed by UNDP and Global Shield Secretariat as part of the project. This video captured the essence and progress of the Global Shield initiative in Pakistan and was presented by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination (MOCC&EC) at COP29, further emphasizing Pakistan's need for disaster risk financing. The communication efforts effectively conveyed the project’s impact, engaging stakeholders at both national and international levels while raising awareness of the critical role of disaster risk financing and gender inclusio

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    Project level results

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    Progress Note:

    - Based on the priorities identified in the stocktake and gap analysis report, MOCC&EC circulated call for proposals on 19th October 2024. - UNDP supported the Ministry in conducting a Global Shield Request for CDRFI Support event at COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan. - Subsequently, based on received proposals, a draft Request for Support (RfS) was developed and submitted for ministry’s review. - MoCC&EC submitted the RfS to the Global Shield Secretariat on 23rd December 2024 for TAG’s review.

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    Project level results

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    Contributing Outputs:

    Progress Note:

    - The capacity building activity for key stakeholders on Climate, Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) was successfully completed on 2nd-3rd September 2024 in Karachi. The training was attended by national/provincial/regional public and private sector stakeholders (55 participants- 40 Male/15 Female). A partnership was established with UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance project to roll out the training. Further partnerships created with Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, UNDP Insurance and Risk Finance Project, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), GIZ, GRMA, Global Shield Solution Platform, World Food Programme, FAO, and CVF V20. - The Stocktake completed through desk research, bilateral interview, meetings and circulation of templates during the ICP consultative process. Information on 40 projects/initiatives included. - Stocktake of CDRFI projects/initiatives included as part of final Gap Analysis report.

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    Project level results

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    Contributing Outputs:

    Progress Note:

    - An inclusive and participatory approach was adopted with the support of MOCC&EC & GS Secretariat. 4 provincial, 2 regional (AJ&K and Gilgit Baltistan), and 1 Federal consultative session was organized from 29th August 2024 to 7th October 2024 with the key public and private sector stakeholders. - A National Validation workshop was organized on 24th October 2024 to share the findings of the stocktake and gap analysis with relevant stakeholders including development partners and Technical Advisory Group (TAG). - A combined stocktake and gap analysis report was completed with the contributions from OPM, GIZ, WFP, MiN, GRMA, and the World Bank. The report includes findings of the consultative sessions as well. - TAG completed the light review of the stocktake and gap analysis report. - Subsequently, the final approved Stocktake and Gap Analysis report was shared by MOCC&EC with the Global Shield Secretariat on 17th January 2025.
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  1. Key Challenges Encountered

 
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  1. Project Risks and Issues

Risk that there are delays in approval of Request for Support (RfS) from the government. Risk that the Government identifies additional/new priorities for CDRFI in Pakistan.

  1. Lessons Learned

 
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  1. Conclusions and Way Forward

1. Stakeholder’s engagement/ conduct a consensus-building workshop to mobilize additional resources in March/April 2025. 2. Support MoCC&EC in establishing a Global Shield Implementation Cell to serve as the central coordinating body to monitor, support implementation, and scale up climate and disaster risk financing initiatives across the country. The proposed Global Shield Implementation Cell (GS-IC) will play a pivotal role in operationalizing these initiatives in close coordination with the Global Shield Secretariat and its financing vehicles.

  1. Other Reporting Requirements

 
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