Sustainable Solutions to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Climate Change on Afghanistan

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2024: ICCC (Special Issue)

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Hizbullah Rahmani
Mohammad Omar Abid

Abstract

One of the most important global issues that face all countries is climate change. One of the nations most impacted by the effects of climate change is Afghanistan. The nation is more endangered due to its geographic location, delicate ecosystems, and socioeconomic difficulties. This article explores Afghanistan's vulnerability to climate change and highlights sustainable solutions to lessen its effects on the nation. Online surveys were used as part of the study, which comprised 136 lecturers and current students from several Afghani universities. The results showed that the main effects of climate change on Afghanistan are an increase in average temperature, more frequent and severe droughts, flooding and increased water scarcity, loss of food security and agricultural productivity, melting of glaciers and depletion of water resources, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters (such as storms and landslides). The main sustainable ways to lessen the effects of climate change are to promote renewable energy sources (solar, wind, and hydro), implement water management and conservation practices, improve agricultural practices for increased resilience, improve infrastructure for disaster preparedness, reforest and conserve forests, educate and raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, empower communities, create accountable policy and decision-making processes, and develop national strategies for sustainable development. Afghanistan.

Keywords

Climate, change, Natural, disasters, Sustainable, solutions, Water, scarcity

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Rahmani, H., & Abid, M. O. (2024). Sustainable Solutions to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Climate Change on Afghanistan. NUIJB, 3(02), 494–497. Retrieved from https://nuijb.nu.edu.af/index.php/nuijb/article/view/275

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