Afghanistan: Facing Floods and Landslides, Afghans Turn to Nature for Protection

May 13, 2022 | UNEP
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In remote settlements across Afghanistan’s Pamir Mountains, deep in the heart of Central Asia, locals have long struggled with landslides and floods. In recent years, though, both have become worse as flagging rainfall, worsened by climate change, and both overgrazing and fuelwood collection have stripped the land of the greenery that once acted as a barrier against the elements.