UN Moves to Unlock Climate Financing for Afghanistan Post-2021 Taliban Takeover

Nov 20, 2024, 08:32 AM

The United Nations, as reported by Reuters quoting two UN officials, is actively working to unlock critical climate financing for Afghanistan, a country identified as highly vulnerable to climate change. Since the 2021 Taliban takeover, Afghanistan has been excluded from new climate funding, exacerbating its challenges amidst an ongoing economic crisis, high unemployment, and natural disasters. Rising temperatures are worsening the situation, and limited aid coupled with governance issues under the Taliban have left millions at risk. The UN's efforts are aimed at addressing these financial barriers to help Afghanistan cope with the climate crisis.