The Economic Consequences of Climate Change for Afghanistan: Losses, projections … and pathways to mitigation
Mhd Assem Mayar
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Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Afghanistan faces escalating economic and social crises from climate change. Climate shocks, such as from floods, droughts, landslides, avalanches and extreme temperature events, cause annual economic losses estimated between USD 550 million in a year where precipitation is ‘normal’ and USD three billion in a drought year – equivalent […]
Economy, Development, Environment
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