Rabab Fatima, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has said that the work of journalists is essential for fostering dialogue, peace, and good governance.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan has announced plans to plant 30,000 trees across several provinces of the country.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Afghanistan plans to establish 75 solar-powered greenhouses in the country.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that Kuwait has donated $2.5 million to the country.
Traffic congestion on the roads of Pol-e Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province, is making daily life difficult for residents. Drivers complain about higher fuel costs and blocked roads, residents say they are often late for work and school, and shopkeepers report a drop in the number of customers.
Afghanistan loses billions of dollars every year because of natural disasters and the consequences of climate change. Forecasts suggest that rainfall and snowfall may increase in the coming months, which could benefit the country’s water resources and agriculture. However, experts warn that without proper preparation, this increased precipitation could cause floods, avalanches, landslides, and serious loss of life and economic damage.
A number of youth in Afghanistan who bear the burden of meeting their families’ needs say that this responsibility has deprived them of educational opportunities, career goals, and the joys of being young.
The Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) covering Afghanistan has announced that it has installed or repaired 275 hand pumps in Gulran district of Herat province.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan has said that more than 1.2 million people returned to Afghanistan from the beginning of 2026 until the end of September.
Flash floods, soil erosion, and changing rainfall patterns in Panjshir put farmland and farmers’ livelihoods at risk. The Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Panjshir reports that 11 agricultural infrastructure projects were implemented in Anaba and Abshar districts during the first six months of this year.
A number of residents of Asadabad, the capital of Kunar Province, say that expanding construction in recent years has destroyed large areas of greenery in the city. They add that the loss of green areas has contributed to rising temperatures, increased dust, and environmental pollution.
The World Bank’s Climate Risk Profile warns that Afghanistan will face higher temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, an increased probability of drought, and expanding dry areas in the coming decades. These changes could affect ecosystems and reduce biodiversity.
