Afghanistan Faces Dire Climate Crisis Despite Minimal Role in Global Warming

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that Afghanistan, despite contributing minimally to global warming, suffers some of its deadliest consequences.

According to the agency, Afghanistan has experienced a 1.8°C rise in average temperatures since 1950, a change that has triggered deadly floods, severe droughts, and snowstorms. These climate events threaten the lives of more than 200,000 people annually.

Due to its vulnerable geography and weak infrastructure, Afghanistan has limited capacity to cope with environmental challenges. However, the Taliban administration not only lacks a strategy to mitigate climate risks but has also worsened the situation by dismissing and denying the climate crisis.

Environmental experts warn that the Taliban’s silence and inaction in the face of the climate emergency pave the way for a potential humanitarian disaster in the near future. They are calling on international organizations to take immediate action to address the crisis and support affected communities.