Climate & Land Degradation: UNAMA marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought warning that prolonged drought, desertification and water scarcity are hitting livelihoods and food security, with rangelands degraded and water resources under pressure. Child Climate Risk: UNICEF’s Children’s Climate Risk Report says 41% of Afghan children face hazards like floods, droughts, heatwaves and sand/dust storms, with 1.7 million at risk from river flooding—raising acute malnutrition dangers. Hunger Hotspots: FAO and WFP warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots between June and November 2026, listing Afghanistan among countries at significant risk as conflict, funding cuts and climate shocks bite. Water Shortages (Regional): A new report highlights worsening water stress across Central Asia, with upstream “surplus” no longer able to send enough downstream—raising instability risks. Public Health (Polio): WHO reports two new wild polio cases in Afghanistan (Kunar and Helmand), bringing 2026 total to six, alongside positive environmental samples. Returnees & Jobs: In Kabul, officials and EU partners discussed integrating returnees into Afghanistan’s private sector via land, tax/customs exemptions, licensing and low-interest loans. Human Rights Documentation: Afghanistan Accountability Watch launched a Human Rights Violations Documentation Portal for secure submission of alleged abuse cases.