Afghanistan will participate in a major UN climate summit for the first time since the Taliban regained power in 2021. The country’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has confirmed that it will take part in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled from November 11 to 22. This represents a pivotal moment as Afghanistan seeks to enhance international collaboration on climate matters. The Afghan delegation intends to push for financial support to assist in both adapting to and alleviating the impacts of climate change.
Although Afghanistan contributes minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, it remains one of the nations most severely affected by climate change, experiencing extreme droughts, floods, and land degradation that forcibly relocate many individuals. COP29 will convene global leaders, experts, and activists to tackle these pressing climate issues.
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