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Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting Mr Abdulhadi Achakzai, founder and CEO of Environmental Protection Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO), an organisation doing incredible work in Afghanistan, to discuss how we can break the cycle of vulnerability for the communities most affected by climate change in one of the world’s most climate-impacted countries. ? Afghanistan’s communities, already grappling with profound challenges, are now facing the devastating impacts of climate change. Here are some staggering facts that highlight the urgent need for action: ?? 90% of Afghanistan’s trees have been cut down ?? Only 2 out of 10 people have access to clean water (UNICEF) ? A country that used to experience a wet year once in four, now faces it three years in four ?? Afghanistan ranks as one of the top ten countries most affected by climate change ? With over 40 million people in Afghanistan, we cannot afford to leave these vulnerable communities behind. The international community must come together to unlock climate finance and support these communities in adapting to and overcoming the growing challenges they face. ? We were grateful for Mr Achakzai’s insights, and as a follow-up to our event, we caught up with him to summarise the most pressing points on the path forward for Afghanistan’s communities. #COP29 ODI Global Abdulhadi Achakzai Dr Rebecca Nadin Mauricio Vazquez