jpost.com
Taliban to Attend COP29 Climate Conference
The Taliban will attend the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan for the first time since taking power. Their participation is limited due to a lack of formal UN recognition but highlights Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change.
English
Israel
PoliticsInternational RelationsClimate ChangeAfghanistanTaliban
TalibanUnited NationsNational Environmental Protection AgencyG7+Un Framework Convention On Climate Change
Abdul Qahar BalkhiHabib Mayar
- How does climate change impact Afghanistan?
- The Taliban's attendance is significant because Afghanistan is severely affected by climate change, facing challenges like flash floods and droughts. Their participation allows them to voice their concerns.
- Why is the Taliban's participation in COP29 significant?
- The Taliban will attend the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan, marking their first participation in a major UN event since taking power in 2021. This is despite the UN's lack of formal recognition of their government.
- What are the limitations on the Taliban's participation in COP29?
- While the Taliban officials will attend as observers, they cannot participate fully due to the UN's non-recognition of their government. This limits their involvement in official proceedings.
- What challenges have Afghan NGOs faced in attending climate negotiations?
- Afghan NGOs have also faced difficulties attending the climate negotiations, highlighting the challenges faced by various Afghan actors in participating on the international stage.
- What criticisms have been raised regarding the international isolation of the Taliban?
- Critics argue that the international isolation of the Taliban harms the Afghan people, increasing humanitarian needs and hindering the country's ability to address climate change issues.