Drought affects citizens’ access to drinking water
MAMANA (SW) – The ongoing drought for the fourth consecutive year in Afghanistan has caused citizens in different provinces to face a shortage of drinking
Category: Environment
32 environment, climate conservation projects hit a snag
KABUL (SW) – As a result of climate change, officials at the Environmental Protection Agency say that the average temperature in Afghanistan has been rapidly
Conservation of nature efforts hampered in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – The climate change and other factors have made conservation of nature a daunting task in Afghanistan, said officials.
US allows international banks to transfer money to Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – International banks can transfer money to Afghanistan for humanitarian purposes, and aid groups are allowed to pay teachers and healthcare workers at state-run institutions without fear of breaching sanctions on the Taliban, the United States said on Wednesday.
Khost, Paktia and Paktika see rise in domestic tourism
KHOST (SW) – Domestic tourism is on the rise in Khost, Paktia and Paktika province with the relative peace following the rise to power of the Taliban’s Islamic Emirate.
Greenhouse gas emissions to surge by 21 per cent by 2030
Findings by the National Environmental Protection Agency suggest greenhouse gas emissions in Afghanistan would surge by 21 per cent by 2030.
Afghanistan able to take lead in fight against global warming
Afghanistan, for its resources and non-industrial space, is able to take the lead in the fight against global warming, which the world cites as a precedent and earns the respect and appreciation of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developmen
HDR2020: Afghanistan among 20 least developed countries
The 2020 UN Human Development Index report shows Afghanistan securing the 169th slot out of all 189 countries listed in this report.
VP threatens to sack EPA leadership over air pollution
Kabul residents have long been accusing authorities of inadequacy in preventing the use of substandard fuels in the cold season.
Unending, painful tales of irregular migration
GHOR (SW) – Wakil Ahmad, a 20-year-old resident of Ghor province, fled to Iran via the Nimroz border about six months ago with high hopes, only to be captured and deported.
Irregular Migration: “Will return if peace prevails in the country”
SAR-E-PUL (SW) – Afghans have long been opting for migration, however, the numbers of those fleeing their country due to security concerns and economic hardships have escalating to unprecedented levels recently.
Enduring humiliation, torture on routes of irregular migration
KABUL (SW) – Fazal Khan, a young resident of Baghlan province resorted to irregular immigration because of insecurity and economic problems, but ultimately failed to achieve his goal.
