Afghanistan will participate in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the country’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) announced on Sunday.
This marks a significant development for Afghanistan as it will be the first time an Afghan delegation has been invited to a COP summit since the return of the Taliban in August 2021.
NEPA added that the Afghan delegation will advocate for greater international cooperation in addressing climate change and seek access to financial mechanisms to support the country’s efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Despite being one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Afghanistan has been excluded from international climate discussions in recent years.
According to experts, the country faces serious climate-related challenges, including devastating droughts, deadly floods and desertification, leading to widespread displacement.
The conference, taking place from November 11 to 22, will bring together world leaders, climate experts and activists to discuss and tackle pressing climate issues.
