Environment – Page 5 – Pajhwok Afghan News

Doctors warn Kabul residents of health risks from air pollution

As winter approaches, many residents of Kabul have raised concerns over rising air pollution—a problem that, according to doctors, has serious and harmful consequences for public health. They advise that people use air-purifying masks when moving around outdoors.

Herat residents urge frequent waste collection, demand more dustbins

Dozens of birds released back into the wild in Parwan

Daikundi “Green Future” drive gains wide public support

Attempt to smuggle 35 rare birds to Iran foiled in Nimroz

Shaima Sediqi شیما صدیقی

16 Nov 2024 - 16:07

The Environmental Protection Department in northwestern Nimroz has prevented the smuggling of 35 rare birds to Iran, an official said on Saturday.

Afghanistan among most vulnerable countries to climate change

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

11 Nov 2024 - 13:47

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has asked UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) to assist the communities facing extreme temperatures and droughts.

Afghanistan delegation in Baku to attend COP-29 moot

Ahmad Shah Erfanyar

10 Nov 2024 - 14:58

National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA) chief Maulvi Matiul Haq Khalis has traveled to Azerbaijan at the head of a technical delegation to participate in the UN Global Climate Change Conference (COP-29).

Intel community assistance sought in fight against climate change

Yousuf Zarifi

24 Oct 2024 - 18:56

Head of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) Mawlavi Matiulhaq Khales has accused industrialised nations of air pollution and climate-related disasters and asked them to support Afghanistan.

World urged to help Afghanistan fight climate change

Abdullah Azizi

17 Oct 2024 - 12:01

The National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA) head has accused the international community of discriminatory treatment, calling for the resumption of climate change projects.

Residents: Wildlife hunting still a challenge in Badakhshan

Ahmad Farzam

14 Oct 2024 - 15:49

Some residents of northeastern Badakhshan say although wildlife hunting has significantly decreased since the return of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), the illegal practice still poses a challenge that needs to be completely addressed.

6 birds released back into wild in Bamyan, hunters nabbed

Abdul Rahman Rosta

18 Sep 2024 - 17:45

BAMYAN CITY (Pajhwok): Security forces have arrested two persons while possessing six birds they illegally hunted in central Bamyan province, an official said on Wednesday

Nangarhar’s artificial berry forest about to bear fruit

Yousuf Zarifi

18 Sep 2024 - 15:38

A newly created artificial forest of berry trees is about to bear fruit, local Agriculture Department officials said on Wednesday.

Hunting wild animals banned in Nangarhar

Yousuf Zarifi

26 Aug 2024 - 15:57

Hunting wild animals and birds is banned in eastern Nangarhar province and anyone who violated the ban would face legal consequences, officials said on Monday.

Neilli residents want contaminated water issue addressed

Fatima Sorush

24 Jul 2024 - 20:22

Some residents of Nelli, the capital of central Daikundi province have complained against contamination of drinking water and asked the concerned authorities address the problem.

Forests on 1000 hectares of land revived in Khost

Mohammad Yousuf Mangal

23 May 2024 - 13:21

Forests on a thousand hectares of land have been revived in southeastern Khost province, officials said on Thursday.

Our stance on climate-change must be heeded: Muttaqi

Noorullah Zazai

13 May 2024 - 11:36

Afghanistan’s stance must be heeded at international meetings on climate-change, says the acting foreign minister.

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