Building Climate Resilience: How a Flood Protection Wall Revived an Afghan Community

Aug 28, 2024 | Mohammad Osman Azizi
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What was once a vibrant community has turned into a ghost town, with hundreds of families forced to leave behind their homes, land, crops, livestock and dreams. The Shadi Bera community in Herat, Afghanistan, consisting of over 400 families, has long relied on agriculture as a source of livelihood. However, the mud houses in the community were frequently destroyed by floods, which are becoming more prevalent across the country as a result of climate change.