Recent Environment News Afghanistan

5th of December, International Volunteers Day. Join us by taking Participation in Cleaning Kabul city specifically tomorrow and Everyday at All.

Today is the world forest Day and people across the world are Celebrating by planting some Trees to Beautify and Purify their Environment, Hope anyone have planted some Trees for themselves and their Upcoming Generation in their Communities.

Hope for A Green and Clean Afghanistan

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*******TAPI Gas Pipeline project Inaugurated*********

Sunday 13 December/2015 Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India officially inaugurated the $10 billion USD TAPI Gas Pipeline project .A move that is aimed at promoting Trade and Economic ties in the region.

To conclude it, This project will benefit thousands of People in the Region and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

12 December/2015
Finally The World Leaders has been successfully reached to a comprehensive climate agreement.
The Deal comprise of Limiting Global Temperature below 2C and Developing Partnership for Reducing Climate change threats.

*****Salma Dam A Reservoir of Hope *****

Afghan Water and Energy Minister Eng. Ali Ahmad Osmani said on Thursday 3rd of December 2015, Salma Dam Project water storage work has been completed 40% of which the work began five months ago and would be completed next year.

Salma Dam is the largest hydroelectric and irrigation project in Afghanistan is a 300 million US dollar hydroelectric and irrigation project being constructed with the objective of generating 42 megawatts of power and to irrigate 80,000 hectares of land.
It is to be mentioned The dam is a flagship project of India's developmental assistance program to Afghanistan.

Lastly, The Dam will provide Sufficient Irrigation Facilities and Electricity for Herat and somehow for its adjacent provinces.

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Afghanistan Climate Condition Survey

Afghanistan is amongst 9th In Countries that are more at Risk from a Climate change Apocalypse ( Perspective) The survey which have been done by the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana in the US identified that Countries in Central America, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa would be more Vulnerable and at risk to Climate Change Effects and also they have identified countries which are best to Survive climate change .

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Nov. 30, 2015

*****Good News*****
Afghanistan President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani along with highly Government Officials will participate in Conference of the Parties (COP21) during 30th Nov to 11th of December/2015 in Paris.

This step of Afghan Government Shows A Strong Commitment toward Protection of Environment and Specially to Combat Climate Crisis, it is to be mentioned that Afghan delegations would sign the Climate Treaty and Pledge to Combat Climate Crisis in its best ways through adopting Various Friendly Mechanisms such as: Moving away from Non-Renewable Sources to Renewable Sources, Building Green Cities and investment in low carbon projects development in order to make a better World for All and to Achieve one of the Conference Target which is keeping Global warming below 2°C and another most important issue is that Afghan President would meet with France, Germany, Italy and other Leaders and discuss the Issue of Afghan Migrants Problems.

Last but not the least, In this Conference more than 195 Countries Leaders and highly Officials , Civil Activists, Experts, Investors would participate in which Developed Countries which are responsible for Climate crisis more than other Countries will Announce their Technical and Financial Assistance for Developing and Under developed Countries through a Legally binding Treaty.

...............Long Live Afghanistan...........

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*********5 Things You need to know About COP21**********

1. What is COP21?
On 30th November to 11th December/2015 World leaders,CEOs and senior executives of corporate businesses, Financiers and investors, Associations, alliances and industry experts from more than 195 Countries would come together in Paris and agree on A Global legally binding climate treaty.

2. Why is its Importance?
The talks are about Agreeing on A plan to avoid the Worst impacts of climate change such as:
• keep Global warming below 2°C
• Reduce CO2 Emissions
• Movement to Renewable or Efficient Energy Sources (Solar, Wind, Hydro)
• Avoid droughts
• Avoid Floods
• Aviod storms
• Global Partnership for Development

3. Results come out of COP21?
It is to be informed that An internationally legally binding treaty is not only a declaration or other empty promises, But also something that legally binds Nations and holds them to their commitments.

4. Commitments of Developed Countries, Which is a Great Job***
The most significant thing is that the world's two biggest Carbon emitters and Gobal Superpowers announced their commitment and Willingness to moving away from fossil fuels.
Meanwhile, The G7 – Canada, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Japan and US – have agreed to decarbonise over the course of the century, aiming for zero emissions by 2100.
5. Anything You can Do for it as a Citizen?

Yes! It's important for our leaders to know that we want real and tangible Actions on climate now. That's why hundreds of thousands of people will be Marching for the climate in Cities around the world on 29 November and if you are interested to join go for a near Local Environment Information Center in your City and Ask them about Exact Time and Location.

On 30th November to 11th December/2015 World leaders from more than 195 Countries would come together in Paris, France to Discuss Climate Crisis.

A Photo of Afghanistan Representatives Participating in a Preparatory Meeting for Least Developed Countries (LDC) in Paris from 23rd to 24th November/2015 in order to discuss Climate change.

Photo by: UNEP

(*******ECO-TAIKS A Positive Step*******)
Societies Progress when they Realize when it's time to turn the page As Afghanistan is one of Vulnerable Country to Environmental Changes and Facing Various Problems as Poor Urban Infrastructure, Water, Air, Soil Pollution, Deforestation and others therefore their People have realized well its time to Move, Act and Nurture the People and Specially Youngsters to be informed of what their society Priorities are.
It is A Great News for Afghanistan Environmental Sector That they will do their best to to Protect their Environment and will tackle Various Environmental Issues through Initiating/Inauguration of Various Friendly Programs, As ECO-TAIKS A Positive Step Toward Protection and Progression of the Environment.

Lastly, hope for a Bright and Developed Afghanistan

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(Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan (TAT) Joint Railway Project)

Turkmen Officials confirm that they have completed the construction of 88 kilometers of its portion of a railway which pass from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan and into Tajikistan.

It is to be mentioned The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Tajikistan (TAT) Railway Project with an overall length of 400 km is an important link in the international transport operations between the countries in the region and overall the Central Asia.

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