Afghanistan is considered one of the countries that most strongly feel the consequences of climate change. According to the latest report, in the last year, over half a million people were forced to resettle. The phenomena deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Over the past year in Afghanistan, over half a million people had to leave their homes because of drought, floods and other disasters related to climate change. They indirectly affected almost 9 million people in this country – according to the latest report of the International Migration Organization (IOM).
Disturbing phenomenon
In Afghanistan, where 73 percent of people remain from agriculture, this situation deepens the humanitarian crisis. In 2024, at least 400,000 houses were destroyed or seriously damaged, and 14 thousand. people died or suffered serious injuries as a result of climate phenomena.
IOM conducted in Afghanistan the first nationwide study assessing susceptibility to climate change. The conclusions are disturbing – in the last three years weather phenomena, such as floods and drought, have become the main cause of forced resettlement, ahead of armed conflicts.
– Despite the minimal contribution to the global emission of carbon dioxide, Afghanistan is among the ten countries most affected by climate change – said Mihyung Park, the head of the IOM mission in Afghanistan.
Lots of restrictions
In addition, the report pointed out that 92 percent The rural population in Afghanistan has limited access to emergency services, and 46 percent He cannot count on access to healthcare. Poor infrastructure further weakens the ability to prevent, respond and rebuild after disasters. As much as 96 percent Afghan villages have no resources for key activities, such as early warning systems or search and rescue teams.
The current authorities do little to improve the situation. Afghanistan has been governed since 2021, after a twenty -year break, Taliban – Islamic radicals. Some countries normalize relations with the ruling Afghanistan. Meanwhile, according to the special rapporteur of the United Nations for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, this should not be done until they improve the situation in human rights.
– The lack of a firm and uniform reaction of the international community dared Taliban. We are guilty of the Nation of Afghanistan and we cannot further strengthen the Taliban with our inaction – emphasized Bennett.
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