Afghanistan, Dec. 13 -- UN-Habitat says climate change and unplanned urban growth are endangering Afghanistan's historic neighborhoods, undermining city identity amid deepening humanitarian challenges.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that climate change and rapid urban expansion are threatening Afghanistan's cultural and architectural heritage.
In a statement issued on Saturday, December 13, UN-Habitat said the preservation of historic neighborhoods is essential to maintaining the identity and social fabric of Afghanistan cities.
The agency has repeatedly cautioned that unplanned and non-standard urban growth across Afghanistan is placing severe pressure on historic sites, traditional housing, and c...