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Taliban at Baku Climate Summit
The Taliban attends the Baku climate summit as observers, despite international isolation, to address Afghanistan's climate crisis and seek international aid.
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United States
PoliticsInternational RelationsClimate ChangeAfghanistanTaliban
TalibanUnSave The ChildrenAzerbaidjan GovernmentOtan
Matiul Haq KhalisHayatullah MashwaniAbid Arabzai
- How is climate change impacting Afghanistan?
- Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change, facing devastating floods and droughts that severely impact agriculture and food security. Hundreds have died in floods this year, and many regions face food shortages.
- What was the role of Azerbaijan in the Taliban's participation?
- Azerbaijan, the host country, invited Afghan officials as observers, allowing them to potentially participate in side discussions and hold bilateral meetings. The UN does not recognize the Taliban government, so the delegation could not fully participate in member state proceedings.
- What are the goals of the Afghan delegation attending the summit?
- The Afghan delegation aims to strengthen cooperation with the international community on climate change, highlight Afghanistan's needs for financial mechanisms, and discuss adaptation efforts. Experts believe the conference will help secure international aid and funding to address Afghanistan's climate challenges.
- What is the vulnerability of Afghanistan to the effects of climate change?
- Save the Children reported that Afghanistan is the sixth most vulnerable country to climate change's effects, with 25 of its 34 provinces facing severe or catastrophic drought conditions affecting over half the population.
- What was the significance of the Taliban's participation in the Baku climate summit?
- The Taliban administration, isolated on the international stage, was allowed to participate in the climate summit in Baku from November 11-22.