The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned about the impact of climate change on children’s food security in Afghanistan.
UNICEF estimates that currently, over 875,000 children under five in Afghanistan suffer from severe acute malnutrition, which can be fatal.
The UN-affiliated relief agency reported that flood-inducing rains in April have caused residents in flood-affected areas to lose everything.
UNICEF adds that lack of food and clean drinking water are factors causing children to fall ill, with most lacking access to medical facilities.
Despite having one of the lowest pollution levels globally, Afghanistan ranks seventh among the most vulnerable countries to climate change impacts.