Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, is taking a significant step in addressing environmental challenges by harnessing cutting-edge technology. The agency is hosting a key international training course in Karachi focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and remote sensing for the preservation and management of forests.
This five-day program, running from October 27 to 31, 2025, is titled “Geo-AI for Forest Information” and is being organized in collaboration with the Inter-Islamic Network on Space Science and Technology (ISNET).
The primary objective of this specialized training is to strengthen the professional capabilities of experts from ISNET member countries. Participants will be trained to utilize advanced technologies like AI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for critical environmental tasks, including effective forest monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land management.
Experts from Pakistan, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Tunisia, and Iran are attending the course. The training methodology moves beyond theory, incorporating lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. This approach is designed to ensure participants gain a deep understanding of environmental data analysis and improve their decision-making processes within a Geo-AI framework.
A SUPARCO spokesperson described the initiative as a major milestone in ISNET’s ongoing efforts to promote international cooperation and knowledge sharing, aiming for greater environmental stability and climate resilience through space-based applications.
