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Climate Change Prevention

Climate Change Prevention by GIS Lab

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.

Monitoring Climate Change Impacts

1. Temperature and Precipitation Data:

By analyzing historical weather data and projecting future trends, GIS helps identify areas facing extreme temperature shifts, droughts or changing precipitation patterns.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Analysis and GIS tracks and analyzes land use changes, such as:

1. Deforestation:

Monitoring forest loss and illegal logging to implement reforestation programs and better land management.

2. Urbanization:

Analyzing the environmental impact of urban sprawl, including carbon emissions and loss of green spaces, to inform sustainable urban planning.

3. Mapping and Identifying Vulnerable Areas

Using GIS tools, vulnerable regions are identified based on topography, population density, and infrastructure:

4. Flood Zones:

GIS analyzes flood risks and helps prioritize flood management measures.

5. Urban Heat Islands:

Mapping areas with increased temperatures due to urbanization, supporting cooling strategies like planting greenery or reflective surfaces.

6. Biodiversity Hotspots:

Mapping endangered species and ecosystems sensitive to climate change for better conservation efforts.

7. Carbon Stock Assessment

GIS helps monitor forest cover to calculate carbon sequestration, supporting Punjab’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts and participation in carbon credit programs.

8. Afforestation and Reforestation Planning

GIS identifies degraded lands suitable for tree plantation, aiding in green cover expansion and increased CO₂ absorption.

9. Monitoring Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems

GIS tracks changes in vegetation, water bodies, and habitat conditions, enabling early detection of climate-related stress and timely action.

10. Disaster Risk Reduction

GIS maps flood- and fire-prone areas, supporting early warning systems and disaster preparedness, reducing climate-related damage.

11. Data for Policy and Planning

GIS provides accurate data for climate-resilient forest management and informs long-term policy decisions for environmental sustainability.