Climate Stress in Afghanistan: UN climate adviser Selwin Hart says Afghanistan, despite negligible emissions, is on the frontline of drought, floods and extreme heat as the world nears the 1.5°C limit, with experts warning snowmelt is shrinking and pushing the country toward “water bankruptcy.” Water & Disaster Preparedness: A Nepal “mountain tsunami” flood tied to melting Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers is highlighted as a warning for the region, showing how Earth observation must translate into faster preparedness. UN Participation & Funding Gaps: UNAMA says it is working to help Afghan delegations attend COP and other environment meetings, while NEPA warns the international community has politicised environmental issues and provided little support. Women’s Rights Under Aid Cuts: UN Women reports 82% of women-led and women’s rights groups in Afghanistan are at risk of closure amid reduced international aid, threatening services for women and girls. Returnee Assistance Inequality: IOM finds Afghan returnees from Pakistan are nearly three times more likely to receive multipurpose cash than those returning from Iran, affecting recovery after displacement. Information Access: Afghanistan Journalists Center urges urgent support for independent media as Taliban restrictions deepen “information darkness.”