Taliban Government Expresses Disappointment Over Exclusion from UN Climate Summit
Afghanistan, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, has not received an official invitation to COP30 despite its significant agricultural dependence and recent droughts.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has expressed disappointment over the exclusion of the country from the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), emphasizing that this decision contradicts principles such as climate justice, global cooperation, and human solidarity.
The conference, set to take place in Brazil starting Monday, is expected to host representatives from numerous countries worldwide.
The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) of Afghanistan has voiced 'deep concern' over the lack of an official invitation for the nation, which it believes should be included due to its high vulnerability to climate change impacts.
Last year, a Taliban government delegation attended COP29 as guests of Azerbaijan but not as direct participants in the negotiations.
Afghanistan is recognized by only one country, Russia, and faces significant environmental challenges.
With approximately 0.06 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, it remains one of the most affected nations by climate change effects, especially regarding agricultural productivity.
According to the UN, about 89% of Afghanistan's population depends on agriculture for survival.
Between 2020 and 2025, severe droughts have impacted the country, leading to decreased groundwater levels in some areas by up to 30 meters.
As the world braces for potentially record-breaking temperatures in 2025, the UN warns that climate change poses significant risks to Afghanistan's population and economy.
The conference, set to take place in Brazil starting Monday, is expected to host representatives from numerous countries worldwide.
The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) of Afghanistan has voiced 'deep concern' over the lack of an official invitation for the nation, which it believes should be included due to its high vulnerability to climate change impacts.
Last year, a Taliban government delegation attended COP29 as guests of Azerbaijan but not as direct participants in the negotiations.
Afghanistan is recognized by only one country, Russia, and faces significant environmental challenges.
With approximately 0.06 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, it remains one of the most affected nations by climate change effects, especially regarding agricultural productivity.
According to the UN, about 89% of Afghanistan's population depends on agriculture for survival.
Between 2020 and 2025, severe droughts have impacted the country, leading to decreased groundwater levels in some areas by up to 30 meters.
As the world braces for potentially record-breaking temperatures in 2025, the UN warns that climate change poses significant risks to Afghanistan's population and economy.