On Sunday, December 1, 2024, the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) held a press conference at the Government Media and Information Center (GMIC) to provide information on the outcomes of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s delegation participation at the global climate change conference (COP29).
During the conference, NEPA officials stated that the participation of IEA’s delegation at COP29 marks a significant milestone, presenting a comprehensive and transparent overview of Afghanistan’s current environmental and climatic conditions to the global community. They also added that at COP29, concerted efforts were made to emphasize that climate change and environmental challenges transcend political considerations, urging the international community to treat these issues as critical social and humanitarian concerns.
Moreover, the officials of NEPA underscored that during the conference, comprehensive discussions were held at COP29 regarding Afghanistan’s vulnerabilities to climate change. They said that the IEA’s delegation at COP29 emphasized the urgent implementation of effective mechanisms to combat the adverse effects of climate change and called for the acceleration of financial assistance in this regard.
According to NEPA, by introducing Afghanistan’s national focal point for the Green Climate Fund, the delegation sought to garner international support for the effective governance and management of environmental projects within the country.
