BOOK OF ABSTRACTS: International Conference on Extreme Weather Events: Impacts and Responses (ICEWE-2026)

Abstract

The International Conference on Extreme Weather Events: Impacts and Responses (ICEWE-2026), held on 3–4 February 2026 at Abbottabad University of Science & Technology (AUST), Havelian, Pakistan, provided a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and industry experts to address the growing challenges posed by extreme weather events under changing climatic conditions. The conference focused on emerging issues such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, glacier melting, water resource management, disaster risk reduction, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, public health, and environmental governance. Through keynote lectures, technical sessions, and poster presentations, participants shared innovative research findings and practical strategies to enhance resilience, adaptation, and preparedness. ICEWE-2026 fostered collaboration among academic institutions, government organizations, and development partners, promoting evidence-based policies and sustainable solutions to strengthen climate resilience and reduce the socioeconomic impacts of extreme weather events in Pakistan and beyond.