UN seeks to unlock climate financing for Afghanistan after three years of stagnation

The United Nations is working to unlock climate financing for Afghanistan, which has not received new funds since the Taliban took power in 2021. The country faces severe climate challenges, including drought and floods, worsening food insecurity. U.N. agencies are preparing proposals to access nearly $19 million from the U.N.'s Global Environment Facility. They aim to implement projects that improve environmental management and community resilience without directly funding the Taliban government. This effort marks a significant shift, as it would be the first new international climate finance for Afghanistan in three years. The U.N. plans to submit proposals in early 2025, pending initial approvals.