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Taliban Joins UN Climate Conference for the First Time

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November 18, 2024
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Taliban Joins UN Climate Conference for the First Time
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For the first time since seizing control in August 2021, the Taliban is attending COP29, the UN’s annual climate conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Led by Matiul Haq Khalis, head of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency, the delegation’s participation signals an effort to engage on climate change issues despite lacking formal international recognition. COP29, running from November 11-22, gathers global leaders and experts to address urgent environmental concerns, providing a platform for Afghanistan to voice its challenges and seek cooperation.

Afghanistan’s Climate Vulnerabilities

Afghanistan faces extreme vulnerability to climate change, with recurring droughts, floods, and other disasters threatening its predominantly agrarian economy. The nation’s fragile infrastructure and economic isolation exacerbate these issues, deepening food insecurity and destabilizing livelihoods. In 2023 alone, severe floods and droughts impacted over half the country, displacing many and devastating agricultural production. These realities underline the critical need for international cooperation and aid, which the Taliban hopes to address by attending COP29.

Balancing Humanitarian Needs and Politics

The Taliban’s participation has raised ethical questions. Critics, such as former Afghan MP Fawzia Koofi, argue that including the Taliban risks legitimizing a regime known for severe human rights abuses, particularly against women and girls. The UN continues to deny the Taliban a seat at the General Assembly due to these concerns. Yet, figures like Roza Otunbayeva from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan have stressed the importance of Afghan representation in global climate talks, noting that political exclusions shouldn’t obstruct humanitarian progress.

Azerbaijan’s Diplomatic Strategy

Hosting COP29 may also reflect Azerbaijan’s strategic positioning. By engaging with the Taliban through this invitation, Azerbaijan has demonstrated a willingness to facilitate dialogue without extending formal recognition. This approach suggests a potential model for balancing political realities with the necessity of broad inclusivity in addressing climate issues. Such decisions underscore the complexity of global diplomatic relations in the face of intersecting crises.

Implications for Future Climate Engagement

The Taliban’s participation in COP29 invites reflection on how international bodies might balance the inclusion of non-recognized or contested governments while maintaining diplomatic norms. Afghanistan’s attendance highlights the challenge of addressing global issues where political and humanitarian concerns overlap.

A Question for the Future

Can engaging with contested regimes on climate change lead to meaningful solutions, or does it risk legitimizing oppressive governance?

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