Afghanistan Climate Change

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How climate change has impacted afghanistan

Afghanistan is experiencing more intense natural disasters, more extreme weather, more droughts, and alarming drops in precipitation. [1]

Where else in the world is this happening?

Syria

Drought and Flooding

Somalia

MORE Drought and Flooding

How does this affect Afghanistan's surrounding areas?

And what about the global effects of these changes?

What's being done to combat rising temps?

Currently, greenhouses are being built for farmers, water systems installed, and early warning systems for natural disasters. The Green Climate Fund, for example, provides millions of dollars to expand renewable energy. [1]

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Somalia's Situation

Once again, similar to Afghanistan's issues

Somalia suffers from the same symptoms of climate change that Syria and Afghanistan do, from the simultaneous droughts and flooding disasters.

Afghan conflict is fueled by climate change

Climate change is exacerbating food and water insecurity, natural disasters, and more, fueling instability between Afghanistan and neighboring countries.

Afghan citizens are being displaced

Afghan citizens are being forced to relocate due to the worsening living conditions. Not only this, but political stability is being placed under massive pressure as a result.

Syria's situation

Similar to Afghanistan in more ways than one

Syria is wrestling with changes similar to those of Afghanistan. This includes a sharp rise in environmental hazards, displacing citizens and disrupting economic/social stability. Additionally, water has become more scarce due to decreased rainfall.