The GIS Lab of the Forest Department Punjab plays a key role in addressing the impacts of climate change through technology-driven planning and monitoring.
By analyzing historical weather data and projecting future trends, GIS helps identify areas facing extreme temperature shifts, droughts or changing precipitation patterns.
Monitoring forest loss and illegal logging to implement reforestation programs and better land management.
Analyzing the environmental impact of urban sprawl, including carbon emissions and loss of green spaces, to inform sustainable urban planning.
Using GIS tools, vulnerable regions are identified based on topography, population density, and infrastructure:
GIS analyzes flood risks and helps prioritize flood management measures.
Mapping areas with increased temperatures due to urbanization, supporting cooling strategies like planting greenery or reflective surfaces.
Mapping endangered species and ecosystems sensitive to climate change for better conservation efforts.
GIS helps monitor forest cover to calculate carbon sequestration, supporting Punjab’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts and participation in carbon credit programs.
GIS identifies degraded lands suitable for tree plantation, aiding in green cover expansion and increased CO₂ absorption.
GIS tracks changes in vegetation, water bodies, and habitat conditions, enabling early detection of climate-related stress and timely action.
GIS maps flood- and fire-prone areas, supporting early warning systems and disaster preparedness, reducing climate-related damage.
GIS provides accurate data for climate-resilient forest management and informs long-term policy decisions for environmental sustainability.