AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Water Security: UN officials warn Kabul faces a growing groundwater crisis, as Afghanistan’s climate stress intensifies. Global Warming Impacts: UN climate adviser Selwin Hart says Afghanistan—despite emitting under 0.1% of global greenhouse gases—sits on the frontline of drought, floods, and extreme heat, with El Niño adding more pressure. Disaster Risk & Migration: UNAMA says efforts are underway to help Afghan delegations attend COP and other environment meetings, arguing climate change and natural disasters are driving displacement. Humanitarian Aid Gaps: IOM reports returnees from Pakistan are nearly three times more likely to receive multipurpose cash assistance than those returning from Iran, highlighting uneven support for people rebuilding livelihoods. Local Environmental Pressure: Kabul residents call for action against noise pollution disrupting daily life. Regional Cooperation: CAREC ministers meet to adopt a regional declaration focused on trade, green and digital corridors, and sustainable, resilient growth—key for climate resilience across the region.
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