Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023
MONITORING (SW) – Methane emissions from the energy sector approached record highs last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned.
Category: Environment
Met Department warns of heavy snow, rainfall expected in 19 Provinces
KABUL (SW) – The Meteorology Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Islamic Emirate has warned of the probability of heavy snowfall and rainfall with flash floods anticipated in 19 provinces on Monday and Tuesday.
Massive tree-planting campaign kicks off in Kabul city
KABUL (SW) – In a proactive move to address environmental concerns and counter the negative impact of climate change, the Kabul Municipality launched a tree-planting campaign on Saturday.
25 killed in Nuristan province landslide caused by snowfall
NURINSTAN (SW) – A landslide caused by heavy snowfall has killed 25 people and injured eight others in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, a disaster management ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Met department warns of heavy downpour, snowing
KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Transport and Aviation has warned of the possibility of heavy rain and snowfall with flash floods in 22 provinces of the country.
International Climate Change meeting in Nangarhar: Participants urge global cooperation with Afghanistan
NANGARHAR (SW) – During the second day of the International Climate Change Meeting at Nangarhar University, several participants presented their scientific and research articles.
International Climate Change meeting commenced at Nangarhar University
NANGARHAR (SW) – The Climate Change international meeting has commenced at Nangarhar University on Saturday, attended by high-ranking officials of the IE, representatives from external organizations, and environmental researchers from both within and outside the country.
International organizations warn of prolonged drought crisis in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Meanwhile, Five international organizations, including Action Against Hunger, the World Health Organization, the Islamic Relief Organization, Save the Children, and Vision, have issued a joint statement, warning about the ongoing drought in Afghanistan. They emphasized that more than half of the country’s population is being adversely affected by the prolonged drought.
Nangarhar University hosts an international climate change meeting
NANGARHAR (SW) – Nangarhar University is set to host an international meeting on Climate Change this week. The Ministry of Higher Education (MHE), in collaboration with the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), is organizing the event at Nangarhar University during the ongoing week.
Chile’s wildfires kill at least 112, as officials warn death toll to rise
MONITORING (SW) – The death toll from raging wildfires in Chile on Friday, has risen to at least 112 people, with hundreds more missing, authorities have said.
Kabul residents embrace long-awaited snowfall with joy
KABUL (SW) – In a delayed yet welcomed turn of weather events, the capital city of Kabul and various provinces in the country have finally witnessed snowfall this year. Despite the tardiness, residents of Kabul express their contentment with the snowfall.
World Bank to offer countries access to emergency funds from existing loans
MONITORING (SW) – The World Bank on Thursday said it approved new initiatives to allow member countries hit by natural disasters and other shocks to quickly access emergency funds from their existing loan programs to help them respond to an increasingly crisis-prone world.
