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Taliban to Attend COP29 Climate Summit

The Taliban will send representatives to the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, marking a significant diplomatic move and highlighting Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change and poverty.

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International RelationsHuman Rights ViolationsMiddle EastClimate ChangeAfghanistanTalibanCop29

TalibanUnited NationsNepaAfghan Red CrescentChinese Government

Mawlawi Matiul Haq KhalisAbdul Qahar BalkhiRoza OtunbayevaUrsula Von Der LeyenEmmanuel Macron

Why are several European leaders not attending COP29?: Several European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, will not attend COP29 due to pressing domestic issues. Their absence makes this COP29 an unusual one, especially with the Taliban's participation.
Who will represent Afghanistan at the COP29 climate summit?: The Taliban will send representatives to the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan for the first time since taking power in 2021. This is a significant diplomatic move for the Taliban, who seek international recognition and aim to break out of diplomatic isolation.
What is the significance of the Taliban's participation in COP29?: Mawlawi Matiul Haq Khalis, head of Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), will represent the Taliban at COP29. His presence at the summit marks a step towards the Taliban government's goal of increased international engagement.
What challenges does Afghanistan face related to climate change and poverty?: Afghanistan is severely impacted by climate change and widespread poverty, exacerbated by the halting of foreign aid after the Taliban takeover. The participation of Taliban representatives at COP29 underscores the country's vulnerability and the need for international cooperation.
What is the UN's stance on Afghanistan's participation in the climate discussions?: The UN special envoy for Afghanistan stressed the importance of Afghan voices in the climate change discussion, highlighting the country's vulnerability and the need for continued dialogue with the Taliban despite the challenges.

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