Why are the Taliban at Cop29? Afghanistan sends delegation to UN climate talks - Leaders from around the world have gathered in Azerbaijan for Cop29, where they’ll discuss climate change action

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Afghanistan's first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban's return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday in a bid to garner support for climate action in the climate-vulnerable nation.

Afghanistan has begun drafting national climate action plans and intends to update its climate goals in the coming months. Khalis highlighted the country’s substantial potential for renewable energy,

The Afghan delegation expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for inviting them to participate as observers, given the lack of official recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan's government.

Afghanistan’s first delegation at United Nations climate talks since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan. Matuil Haq Khalis, head of the country’s environment protect

It is one of the most significant global conferences to include the Taliban, who do not have official recognition as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.