AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMountain Pollution: A new review warns that microplastics have reached glaciers, snow, rivers and soils across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, including Afghanistan. Melting ice can release pollutants downstream, threatening freshwater ecosystems and water supplies for millions. Water Stress: Central Asian river flows are declining and glacier loss is accelerating; the region’s recent glacier mass losses rank among the worst on record. Water inflows to reservoirs in Afghanistan and neighboring countries have also fallen below normal. Drought and Climate Risk: Afghanistan’s worsening drought is placing a heavier burden on women, while the UN lists the country among those most vulnerable to climate change—underscoring the need for sustained support and stronger resilience.
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