National Institute of Disaster Management (Pakistan)

The National Institute of Disaster Management (Urdu: قومی ادارہ برائے آفات انتظام, romanized: qaumī idāra barā'e āfāt intizām; abbreviated as NIDM), is a national think tank of the government of Pakistan responsible for capacity building, research, and policy development in the field of disaster management.^[2] Established with the objective of enhancing the country's resilience to natural and human-made disasters, NIDM functions under the umbrella of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which is the principal agency for coordinating disaster response and preparedness at the national level.^[3]

NIDM's mandate encompasses the development of policies, provision of specialized training, research, and public awareness campaigns to mitigate the impacts of natural and man-made disasters. By focusing on capacity building at local, provincial, and national levels, the institute plays a vital role in ensuring a coordinated and effective disaster response mechanism.^[4]

Strategically positioned to address Pakistan’s vulnerability to frequent disasters—ranging from earthquakes, floods, and landslides to the growing threat posed by climate change—NIDM integrates practices into its operations while tailoring its approaches to the unique socio-geographical context of the country. Through collaboration with national and international organizations including the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), NIDM aims to build a more disaster-resilient by promoting sustainable risk management and fostering community-based disaster preparedness initiatives.

The institute also provides a comprehensive disaster management training framework but also acts as a hub for research, innovation, and policy development.^[5]