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Afghanistan to Attend UN Climate Conference for First Time Since Taliban Takeover

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The Taliban, following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, are set to participate in the upcoming UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan. This will mark Afghanistan's return to the international community under the Taliban's leadership, after a year-long absence. The decision to reopen Azerbaijan's embassy in Kabul this year likely facilitated Afghanistan's participation in the summit.

    1. We have called on the international community not to link climate change matters with politics.
    1. The reduction in water availability and frequent droughts pose severe threats to agriculture, leading to food insecurity and challenges to livelihoods.
    2. Climate change has resulted in higher temperatures, which reduce water sources and cause droughts, significantly affecting agricultural activities.