NEPA Director-General Meets with OCHA Afghanistan Officials to Strengthen Environmental Cooperation

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May 11, 2025 – Kabul
The Director-General of Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), Mawlawi Matiulhaq Khalis, met with officials from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Khalis welcomed the OCHA representatives and expressed his appreciation for their continued support and humanitarian efforts for the people of Afghanistan.


The two sides discussed key issues, including the country’s environmental challenges, the impacts of climate change, and approaches to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. They also emphasized the importance of closer collaboration between NEPA and OCHA to ensure that environmental issues are integrated into their joint projects and programs.


They agreed to establish a technical team from both NEPA and OCHA to work together on finding effective solutions to environmental problems, addressing climate change impacts, and implementing joint efforts to protect Afghanistan’s environment.





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