The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that Afghanistan, despite contributing minimally to global warming, suffers some of its deadliest consequences.<\/p>\n
According to the agency, Afghanistan has experienced a 1.8\u00b0C 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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