Environmental issues in Afghanistan are monitored by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA).[1] They predate the political turmoil of the past few decades. Forests have been depleted by centuries of grazing and farming, practices which have only increased with modern population growth.
In Afghanistan, environmental conservation and economic concerns are not at odds; with over 44% of the population dependent on herding or farming,[2] welfare of the environment is critical to the economic welfare of the people. In 2007, the World Health Organization released a report ranking Afghanistan as the lowest among non-African nations in deaths from environmental hazards.[3]
- ^ "NEPA Says Air Pollution in Kabul Increased Significantly Over Past Week". TOLOnews. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "Afghanistan: Labor force - by occupation". World Factbook. CIA. 2017. Archived from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
- ^ "New country-by-country data show in detail the impact of environmental factors on health". World Health Organization. 2007-06-13. Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-15.