The PRCS Anticipatory Actions Finance-Based Forecasting Program in Pakistan is an innovative initiative that combines weather forecasting, risk analysis, and financial planning to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.

Program Overview:

The PRCS supported by the German Red Cross and German Federal Foreign Office, implements Anticipatory Action. PRCS has developed Early Action Protocols (EAPs) for Kabul and Indus River basins, enabling proactive flood response measures, funded through IFRC's Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF).

PRCS collaborates with key stakeholders, including Disaster Management Authorities, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Federal Flood Commission, and relevant departments, to enhance disaster preparedness and response through policy advocacy and development of Early Action Protocols (EAPs).

Key Benefits:

1. Mitigate disaster impacts through early actions based on forecasts and risk analysis.
2. Reduce emergency relief costs by acting before disasters strike.
3. Enhance disaster resilience and enable faster responses.
4. Protect livelihoods through timely interventions (cash transfers, asset protection, evacuations).
5. Inform decision-making with forecast-based triggers and data-driven risk analysis.
6. Foster local disaster management skills and self-reliance through community involvement.
7. Minimize displacement, trauma, and social/psychological effects.

Key Achievements:

1. Simplified Early Action Protocol(sEAP) for Kabul River basin, on activation of SEAP early actions can reach up to 37,315 people. For more details click here
2. Pakistan’s 1st National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action took place in Islamabad on 19-20 December 2023, with the theme, “Together for Scaling Up Anticipatory Action in Pakistan.” For more details click here
3. PRCS has integrated FbF into its Strategy 2025-30 under the Disaster Risk Management Program.
4. Training courses and workshops for capacity building of staff and volunteers on AA at all levels. PRCS also established an FbF Technical Working Group.
5. PRCS is an active member of the National Coordination Forum (NCF) on Anticipatory Action established by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
6. For information about PRCS Page on Anticipation Hub Click here
7. A Letter of Agreement has been signed with Pakistan Meteorological Department to strengthening collaboration between PRCS and PMD in the field of Anticipatory Action.