After no representative from Afghanistan was invited to the International Climate Change Conference in Brazil, the country’s National Environmental Protection Agency called on the United Nations and other international organizations to recognize Afghanistan’s legitimate right and invite the country’s representatives to relevant global meetings and conferences so that the voices of millions of Afghan citizens can be heard by the world.
Publish dateMonday 10 November 2025 - 18:54
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Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: Mohibullah Bahar, spokesman for the National Environmental Protection Agency of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated in an interview with AVA that representatives of this agency have not been invited by the United Nations to the global climate change conference in Brazil.
According to him, Afghanistan is among the countries that are very vulnerable to the consequences of climate change and not inviting its representatives is considered against climate justice and the spirit of global cooperation.
He added: “Climate change is a threat that has directly or indirectly affected all countries in the world, but developing and vulnerable countries have suffered the most.”
According to Bahar, Afghanistan is among the countries that, despite its small share in greenhouse gas production (only 0.08 percent), is on the list of the world’s sixth most vulnerable countries to climate change.
He clarified: “Untimely rainfall, reduced precipitation, devastating floods, persistent droughts, melting glaciers, and dust storms are among the consequences of climate change on Afghanistan.”
The spokesperson for the Environmental Protection Agency noted that Afghanistan is a member of the United Nations Climate Change Convention and has always adhered to the provisions of its agreements and protocols; But after the Islamic Emirate came to power, all international meetings and conferences under the umbrella of this convention will be held without inviting Afghanistan.
Bahar added: "This year, the World Climate Change Conference (COP) will be held in Brazil. Despite the Islamic Emirate's full readiness to attend this meeting, no invitation has been sent to Afghanistan. This action is a violation of climate justice and injustice to the people of Afghanistan."
He called on the United Nations and other international organizations to recognize Afghanistan's legitimate right and provide the basis for the official presence of representatives of this country in such forums so that the voice of the Afghan people can be heard at the global level.
Afghanistan must demand its legitimate right in the global climate arena
Meanwhile, Hematullah Sherzai, an environmental expert, said in an interview with AVA that not inviting Afghanistan to the Brazil meeting will have dangerous and negative consequences. He emphasized that despite its insignificant role in climate change, Afghanistan has always shown readiness for global cooperation in this field.
Sherzai added: "Instead of accepting responsibility, the major powers that play a major role in climate change have politicized the issue and have taken a discriminatory approach to countries like Afghanistan."
According to him, Afghanistan has been severely damaged by successive droughts, floods, and agricultural disasters, and people's lives have become more vulnerable than ever. Therefore, the presence of an Afghan delegation at the Brazil conference could have provided the basis for planning and documenting these damages.
He considered the presence of Afghan representatives at international climate meetings vital, saying: "The Afghan delegation could have identified the countries that are contributing to climate change and requested more technical and financial cooperation."
Sherzai noted that the Climate Change Conference has been held for more than 30 years and has a fund called the "Green Climate Fund." Countries that contribute the most to pollution and global warming should contribute to this fund, and affected countries like Afghanistan can benefit from this fund in proportion to their losses.
He added: “Afghanistan has suffered heavy losses from climate change in recent years, and if it had attended global meetings, it could have presented the extent of its losses and used these resources for reconstruction and damage reduction.”
Sherzai warned: “According to some research, Kabul city is likely to face a severe water shortage crisis within the next five years. This is an emergency situation and the international community must fulfill its responsibility towards the people of Afghanistan.”
He concluded by emphasizing: “Afghanistan must stand up to global injustices and demand its legitimate rights in the field of climate change through logical and diplomatic means.”
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