Assessing the Initial Responsibilities of the Afghan Government for Mitigating Climate Change, Effects and Harms

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Noorullah Noori Mojaddadi
Ihsanullah Nasih
Sayed Akram Hashimi

Abstract

Long-term instability, lack of rule of law, rampant corruption, and weakness of governments and so on was something, that affected combating climate change, and because of this, droughts, water reservoirs, various diseases, reduced food security, floods, rising temperatures, and other incidents have caused problems the lives of people. In this study, the initial responsibilities of the Afghan government for mitigating climate change, effects, and harms have been investigated, to effectively combat climate change, attract international aid, and save the people from serious problems. The research is qualitative, utilizing structured interviews and employing the judgmental non-probability sampling method. And the data were analyzed Thematic. The findings show that the Afghan government has the responsibility to enact comprehensive laws and seriously implement them, to mitigate climate change, sign international agreements and join respective conventions. In addition, organize continuous public awareness programs, and pay attention to crucial means that affect climate change, such as protecting forests, preventing pollution from factories, and well management of water resources. Also, take steps to prevent displacement and serious measures for the basic rights of internally displaced people caused by climate effects.

Keywords

Climate, Change, Law, Legal, Responsibility, Pollution

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How to Cite
Mojaddadi, N. N., Nasih, I., & Hashimi, S. A. (2024). Assessing the Initial Responsibilities of the Afghan Government for Mitigating Climate Change, Effects and Harms. Nangarhar University International Journal of Biosciences, 3(02), 460–464. https://doi.org/10.70436/nuijb.v3i02.264

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