Humanitarian Nutrition Crisis: OCHA warns Afghanistan’s nutrition emergency is worsening fast, with 3.7 million children expected to face acute malnutrition in 2026 and wasting levels deteriorating in 26 of 34 provinces before the July–September peak. Aid Funding Pressure: UNICEF says its 2026 Afghanistan appeal is only 43% funded, leaving a $542 million shortfall as 22 million people need humanitarian help, including 11.6 million children. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF reports nearly all children worldwide face at least one climate hazard, with Afghanistan among countries where drought, heat and disaster risks intensify child vulnerability. Regional Environment & Water: EU and Central Asian envoys met in Almaty to discuss Afghanistan’s impact on regional security, including water management, climate change, and the push for transport and transit routes. Research & Connectivity: Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged deeper scientific and research cooperation among Afghanistan, Central Asia and Azerbaijan, linking regional stability to climate and environmental challenges. UN Leadership Update: UNAMA named Bruno Lemarquis as its new deputy head for humanitarian coordination in Kabul, tasked with coordinating UN agencies and humanitarian response.