climate vulnerability
Taliban Excluded from COP30 Despite Afghanistan's High Climate Vulnerability
Nov 10, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Taliban government has expressed concern over being excluded from the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, highlighting that Afghanistan faces severe climate impacts despite contributing only 0.06% of global emissions. With 89% of Afghans dependent on agriculture and the country experiencing severe droughts, the Taliban argues their diplomatic isolation shouldn't prevent participation in critical climate discussions.
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant Calls for Judicial Evolution to Address Modern Human Rights Challenges
Oct 24, 2025 01:12 am CST
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant emphasizes the necessity for judicial innovation to confront emerging challenges like digital exclusion and climate vulnerability. Speaking at the BASL Human Rights Oration in Colombo, he highlighted India's extensive legal aid network through NALSA while stressing that access to justice remains a continuous journey requiring institutional commitment to protect marginalized communities' rights in evolving societal contexts.