Climate change threatens livelihoods in Daikundi
Climate change has inflicted a devastating impact on central Daikundi, a mountainous province in central Afghanistan.
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Intel community assistance sought in fight against climate change
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.
UN chief says decisive action needed against climate change
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says a bold and decisive action is required against climate change. On his X, Guterres wrote: “So far this year, heatwaves have claimed hundreds of lives around the world.” “We cannot accept a future…
Climate change threatens Afghanistan’s water resources
Climate change threatened Afghanistan’s water resources in the last four decades, with the underground water level in Kabul receding by 15 meters on average. This was stated at an event organized in Kabul University on the occasion of…
Balkh agriculture sector suffers due to climate change
Climate change has affected the agriculture sector of northern Balkh province and has reduced crops’ yield, farmers said on Monday.
Nangarhar University to host conference on climate change
The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) in cooperation with the Nangarhar University will organize an International Climate Change Conference next month which will be attended by experts from different countries.
World asked to invite IEA reps to conferences on climate change
The National Environmental Protection Agency has called on the international community to continue assisting Afghanistan in combating climate change by keeping politics aside. The National Environmental Protection Agency in a statement on Thursday said it was unfortunate that…
Climate change: Afghanistan among most vulnerable countries
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan (UNOCHA) on Sunday said Afghanistan was among top ten countries experiencing extreme weather and natural disasters. “Did you know that #Afghanistan is one of the world’s…
Death toll rise in India as temperatures soar in lates heat wave
Nearly 100 people lost their lives due to extreme heat wave across India’s northeast over the weekend, according to a media report Maximum temperatures soared to between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius (107.6 to 111.2 Fahrenheit) in at…
UN chief calls for immediate global action to avert climate ‘catastrophe’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for immediate global action to avert climate ‘catastrophe’. Gutters made the remarks during a press conference at UN Headquarters in New York following a meeting with civil society climate leaders from across…
Climate change may worsen Afghans’ situation: EU
The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the impact of climate change in Afghanistan, saying it can worsen the situation of Afghan people. The EU Afghanistan mission tweeted: “#Climatechange affects us all, but #Afghanistan is one of…
Kabul seeks world’s help to deal with climate change
The Islamic Emirate’s Political Commission has decided to use technical experiences of the world in reducing the effects of climate change and protecting the environment, calling on the international community to help in this regard. The Political Commission…
Unemployment caused by climate change encourages militancy
Scientists and experts have long warned against the destructive impacts of climate change and urged that the phenomenon could lead to militancy, unemployment and other social and security challenges in parts of the world. According to a report…
Afghan migrants in Canada share views on climate change
Afghan migrants in Canada believed the country should invest in the area of spreading more knowledge and awareness among newcomers regarding the threat of climate change which is affecting the globe. “The government of Canada is spending a…
Climate change ‘grave threat to global peace: Johnson
British prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday warned that unless urgent action is taken to tackle climate change, the world risks worsening conflict, displacement and insecurity. “The UNSC is tasked with confronting the gravest threats to global peace…
Climate Change emerges as an actual threat: Adela Raz
KABUL is severely affected by climate change while its contribution to the global greenhouse gas emissions was low and very minimal, says the country’s permanent representative to the UN on Saturday. The Government of Afghanistan and the Afghan people were…
Climate change in Afghanistan a common challenge: EU
KABUL, one of the most affected countries, and ways to collectively mitigate the consequences of continually rising temperatures were discussed at a conference here on Wednesday. The European Union Delegation to Afghanistan conducted the third Serena Dialogue titled "Climate Change…
Afghans urge world leaders to take steps on climate change
KABUL leaders due to meet in Paris for the UN climate change summit to take practical steps towards countering the issue. The summit starts Monday in the French capital with the aim of reaching a landmark global deal on limiting…
