Category: News Report

Drought damages pistachio forests in Badakhshan

Officials at the Badakhshan Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock say climate change has damaged the province’s pistachio forests, reducing the area of natural pistachio forests from more than 10,000 hectares to just over 4,000 hectares.

Residents of Aybak complain about poor waste management

As the population of Aybak, the capital of Samangan Province, grows and residential areas expand, waste management and garbage collection have become essential needs for the city. Although the Aybak Municipality says it collects household waste according to a schedule, a number of residents complain about delays in garbage collection, bad smells, and environmental pollution. They are calling for more regular services.

Panjshir farmers’ resilience to climate change and their message to COP31

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.

Residents of Asadabad concerned about the loss of green areas

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.

Climate change and poor sewage management threaten the health of Parwan residents

Charikar, the capital of Parwan Province, is one of Afghanistan’s developing cities, where climate change and poor sewage management are raising concerns about residents’ health. Population growth, the expansion of residential areas, and the lack of a proper sewage collection and treatment system have led many residents to dispose of wastewater through soak pits, open drains, and other traditional methods. As water resources decline due to climate change, these practices increase the risk of groundwater pollution and pose further threats to residents’ health.