The sheer scale of the problem can seem overwhelming, but there is light in every situation. In Afghanistan, that light is the strength, knowledge and resilience of local people. That's why, to tackle the wide-ranging impacts of this climate emergency, Afghanaid has been investing in local knowledge and infrastructure to build resilience in Afghanistan for more than a decade. The integrated and innovative solutions, which are led by the communities themselves, are simple, sustainable and scalable.
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As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognise that the impacts of climate change are not just future threats: they’re a daily reality for marginalised populations around the world. In Afghanistan’s Samangan province, learn how one resilient community is adapting to these increasing challenges, and building a more sustainable tomorrow. Read more
Climate change is having a profound effect on ecosystems worldwide, and mountainous regions are particularly vulnerable to its impacts. Afghanistan, with its rugged terrain and vast mountainous landscapes, is experiencing significant ecological shifts due to rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and melting glaciers. Read more
In this article, we will delve into how building storage infrastructure for Afghan's farming communities is a key input to improve community resilience against economic and climatic shocks. Read more
Right now, an estimated 15 million people in Afghanistan currently face acute food insecurity and 3.2 million children under the age of five face malnutrition. How does Afghanaid work to overcome and prevent food crises in Afghanistan? Read more
In this new series, we will be delving into the simple yet effective inputs included within our largest climate project, all of which help to build climate resilience within remote Afghan communities. Read more
People in Afghanistan continue to grapple with the challenges raised by four decades of conflict, acute poverty and restrictions on women and girls. Climate change multiplies these problems. Read more
Warming global temperatures are making life harder for farmers in Afghanistan. We work to support Afghans to adapt to climate change - and sometimes, the solutions start with something as simple as a bridge. Read more
In Afghanistan, the climate crisis is a water crisis. Find out we've helped Farid's village to thrive despite the changing climate. Read more
Despite the climate-related challenges they currently face, Afghans have long held a deep reverence to the land, with a deep agricultural heritage that has sustained its people for millennia. Find out more about this love of land and nature in Afghan culture. Read more
"This place looks so beautiful. It's stunningly green now, and it's only going to get more beautiful in the future. It will be the heaven of the land." Read more
At Afghanaid, we put women at the heart of our climate adaptation work in Afghanistan. By harnessing Afghan women's resilience, we can help women to pioneer climate solutions that create a more sustainable, inclusive future that benefits all. Read more
In Afghanistan, the climate crisis is a water crisis. What does this mean, and what is Afghanaid doing to help? Read more
Afghanistan is one of the world's countries most affected by climate change, whilst its citizens are among the least supported against the ravages of natural disasters and changing weather patterns. The Afghanistan Resilience Consortium is working to change that. Read more