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Taliban to Attend UN Climate Conference
The Taliban will participate in a UN climate conference for the first time, addressing Afghanistan's significant climate change challenges and seeking international cooperation.
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United States
PoliticsInternational RelationsClimate ChangeAfghanistanEnvironmental Issues
UnSave The ChildrenNational Environmental Protection Agency
Matiul Haq KhalisHayatullah MashwaniAbid Arabzai
- What are the Taliban's goals for attending the COP29 conference?
- The COP29 conference in Azerbaijan provides an opportunity for the Taliban to cooperate internationally on environmental protection and climate change. They aim to share Afghanistan's needs regarding climate change funding and discuss adaptation and mitigation efforts.
- How is climate change currently affecting Afghanistan and its people?
- Climate change is severely impacting Afghanistan, leading to higher temperatures, reduced water sources, and increased droughts. These conditions significantly affect agricultural activities and threaten food security and livelihoods.
- What is Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change, according to recent reports?
- Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, ranking as the sixth most vulnerable country. A Save the Children report highlights that 25 of its 34 provinces face severe or catastrophic drought conditions.
- What are the potential benefits for Afghanistan from participating in the climate conference?
- Experts believe that the climate conference will help secure international aid and funding for Afghanistan to address its climate challenges and enhance its international reputation by outlining its climate actions and commitments.
- What is the significance of the Taliban's participation in the upcoming UN climate conference?
- The Taliban will participate in a UN climate conference for the first time since taking over Afghanistan in 2021. This is a significant step, as they lack international recognition as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan.