In the rugged, mountainous terrains of Afghanistan, a country whose people have historically contributed negligible amounts of carbon emissions, the impacts of the global climate crisis are being felt with harrowing intensity. Afghanistan's emissions are a mere fraction of those produced by industrialized nations, yet it is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change's devastating effects. This stark injustice underscores the broader inequities in the global climate crisis, where those least responsible are often the ones who suffer the most.

Recently, Afghanistan experienced devastating floods caused by unusually heavy seasonal rains. The worst-hit provinces include Baghlan, Badakhshan, Ghor, and Herat. The floods have led to significant casualties and widespread destruction. Reports indicate that at least 315 people have died, over 1,600 have been injured, and thousands have been displaced (Al Jazeera) (UN News).