UNESCO Highlights Climate Change Effects on World's Poorest People

UNESCO stated that climate change affects the world's poorest people on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The organization noted that desertification and drought constitute global issues with impacts across all regions.

UNESCO provides scientific expertise to address these challenges through its International Hydrological Programme and Man and the Biosphere programme.

Afghanistan, one of the world's poorest countries, is severely affected by drought and climate change. The country faces water shortages particularly in Kabul and other areas.