Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe National Environmental Protection Agency, in a joint press conference with the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee on Wednesday, criticized the suspension of 32 climate change projects in the country.
According to the deputy head of the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), Zainul Abideen Abid, environmental projects were halted following the return of the Islamic Emirate, and the world should resume these projects.
Abid said that the groundwork for investment and work in the implementation sector of clean energy production projects has been laid and investment should be made in this sector.
“In the climate change sector, 32 projects funded by international organizations have been halted. Our request is that these projects be started and implemented as soon as possible,” the deputy head of the National Environmental Protection Agency told TOLOnews.
Meanwhile, Terje Watterdal, the Country Director of the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee, emphasized at this press conference the comprehensive cooperation of the international community with the people of Afghanistan through the agencies of the United Nations.
The head of the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee said that 80% of the Afghan population obtains their needs through agriculture, which is also affected by climate change.
The head of the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee added: “When we are talking about collective action, Afghan ministries, universities, industry and the Afghan people must act. But we in the international community must support Afghanistan in their efforts.”
The head of the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee also emphasized the need for widespread participation of governmental organizations and Afghan civil society at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference or COP 29, which will be held in November this year in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.