Maulvi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis, Chief of the National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA), on Monday departed for Russia at the head of a delegation to participate in the third International Forum for the Protection of Breeding of Birds of Prey.
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) has predicated heavy rains and flash floods in 12 provinces of the country.
In northwestern Nimroz province where rainfall has declined due to climate change and most of the land is arid and sandy, some residents in Zaranj, the provincial capital, say seasonal 120-day wind has a destructive impact on their lives.
Participants of a gathering in Kabul on Monday identified excessive use of groundwater, burning of harmful fuels, use of weapons during the past wars and deforestation as key contributors to Afghanistan’s environmental challenges.
Afghan and Pakistani officials have emphasized the need for joint efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and have agreed to establish a joint committee for this purpose.
National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) chief Maulvi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis, leading a delegation, has participated in the 11th Nevsky World Environmental Congress in Russia.
The National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) has signed a cooperation agreement valued $255,000 with an organization to prepare an environmental assessment report on Afghanistan and carry out a number of environmental activities.
The rising use of plastic bags and other plastic products in Afghanistan is fuelling concerns over their harmful effects on public health and the environment.
The United Nations has earmarked $16.6 million to assist vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says. A OCHA statement said the funds have been allocated to mitigate the effects of…
National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) chief Maulvi Mati-ul-Haq Khalis has urged inclusion of an Afghan delegation in international environmental events, particularly the upcoming COP30 conference, so that Afghanistan can voice its rightful concerns.
Kabul Camp dwellers struggle with potable water shortage
Farmers and livestock owners in Zaranj, the capital of Nimroz province, and several districts have been severely affected by a two-year drought, with many residents migrating elsewhere in search of better living conditions.
With the advent of spring and commencement of a tree plantation campaign, experts and religious scholars stress the importance of protecting the environment to mitigate the impact of climate change. The Kabul Municipality says damaging trees and public…
Farmers from central Logar province have donated 170,000 saplings to support efforts for greening the Qush Tepa canal, an official announced on Monday.
Government has announced the plantation of 16 million fruits and non-fruit saplings nationwide in the next solar year.
Ten people have been arrested in the Kahmard district of central Bamyan province on charges of illegal bird hunting, an official said on Saturday.
Some environmental activists in central Bamyan province have expressed concerns about the increase in plastic waste in the province, emphasizing the replacement of disposable plastic bags with reusable ones, saying that this measure could play an important role in protecting the environment.
Experts have considered promoting cycling culture essential, saying the trend could help reduce air pollution and plays a significant role in the health and economy of families.
Nearly 300 hectares of land has been reforested in two districts and Paron, the provincial capital of eastern Nuristan province, local officials said on Monday.
The National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) reports a reduction in air pollution in the country over the past 10 months.
An Afghan trader has built a zoo spending $600,000 to protect wildlife in southern Helmand province.
More than 125 different types of birds have been released back into the wild in central Bamyan province during the past one year, official said on Saturday.
The Ministry of Energy and Water has predicted flooding, rising water levels in rivers, rain, and snowfall in some parts of the country in the next 48 hours.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has emphasized that environmental issues should not be tied with politics, highlighting the need for international cooperation in combating climate change in Afghanistan.
