The primary goal of establishing the National Network on Climate Change (NNCC) is to provide a forum for discussions and information exchange on cutting-edge scientific, economic, planning and research related to Climate Change. 

The Network aims to raise the level of attention and interaction on climate change issues by involvement of different tiers of stakeholders including the government, civil society organizations, the media, decision makers, field practitioners, researchers, scientists and advocacy communities.

Objectives:
The objectives and scope of NNCC include:

1. Promote knowledge sharing among scientists, decision-makers and stakeholders;

2. Exchange\ share lessons learned;

3. Assess and report on on-going mitigation and adaptation research and practice in the country;

4. Facilitate research collaborations within and across the country on climate change related issues;

5. Develop a shared research agenda on climate change issues with stakeholders;

NNCC-Members:
LEAD Pakistan has reached out to 20 leading institutes and high-profile organizations at the national level to become a part of this network. They include:

1. Global Climate Impact Study Center (GCISC), Islamabad

2. HEJ Institute of Chemistry, Karachi

3. Ministry of Environment & Planning Commission

4. National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad

5. Islamic University, Islamabad

6. National Institute of Oceanography

7. Intercooperation, Peshawar

8. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Karachi

9. World Wild Fund (WWF), Lahore

10. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Islamabad

11. Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Karachi  

12. COMSTECH, Islamabad

13. International Waterlogging and Salinity Research Institute (IWASRI), Lahore

14. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)

15. Pakistan Institute of Environment-Development Action Research (PIEDAR), Islamabad

16. GC University, Lahore

Membership:
The National Network on Climate Change (NNCC) is composed of representatives from the Government, NGOs, Academic\Research institutions, Associations\Networks representing the civil society, donor agencies, industry and media interested in climate related matters.

The membership of network is restricted and may vary depending on requirements. If you are interested in getting membership in this network, please fill out the membership form (membership form). We will review your application and get back to you at the earliest.