AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security: UN-Habitat warns millions in Afghanistan still lack reliable access to safe drinking water, with drought and climate change worsening rural shortages and Kabul facing a looming groundwater crunch as over-extraction outpaces recharge. Climate-Resilient Farming: The EU and FAO launched a €5m programme to strengthen Afghanistan’s agrifood sector—building four one-stop farm service hubs, restoring 2,000 hectares of degraded forests and rangelands, and supporting women-led nurseries and businesses with climate analysis and early-warning info. Local Green Space Under Pressure: In Nimroz, residents say Zaranj’s parks and public green areas remain scarce due to water shortages and falling groundwater, pushing people to unsafe, hot recreation spots like the Chigini desert. Public Health—Cancer Burden: Afghanistan faces a growing cancer crisis, with 1.5m people living with cancer and about 50,000 new cases yearly, while limited screening and late diagnosis strain treatment capacity. Terror Risk to Stability: Western and UN reporting says al-Qaeda and rival militants have re-established training sites in Afghanistan since 2021, citing a “permissive environment” under the Taliban.
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