Climate change, as the most significant threat to human life, has extensive impacts across various dimensions of human life and nature. In the environmental realm, climate changes can lead to species extinction and a decrease in biodiversity, affecting ecosystems. Simultaneously, this change poses serious challenges in the fields of economy, agriculture, and public health, necessitating urgent and effective actions to mitigate its impacts.
Certainly, Academic Institutions, especially universities, play a vital role in addressing the challenges of climate change. In this context, Kardan University, based on its mission as an inspiration for academic and professional excellence, hosted a scientific-research discourse on climate change assessment.
This program was organized on Thursday (October 9, 2025) at the initiative of the National Environmental Protection Agency and with the support of Kardan University, featuring the esteemed Mawlawi Mutiulhaq Khalis, General Director of the National Environmental Protection Agency; Dr. Ahmad Khalid Hatam, Chancellor of Kardan University, Mr. Khawaja Jamshid Seddiqi, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Kardan University, representatives and officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock, and Public Health; representatives from relevant national and international organizations, media, researchers, professors, and students of Kardan University.
The program commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Mr. Sayed Enayatullah Suhrabi, Communication Officer at Kardan University. Subsequently, Dr. Ahmad Khalid Hatam, Chancellor of Kardan University, welcomed the guests and shared remarks about the importance and role of examining the main topic of the program.
Thereafter, Mawlawi Mutiulhaq Khalis, General Director of the National Environmental Protection Agency, spoke broadly about the environment and its status and challenges in Afghanistan. He expressed gratitude to Kardan University for participating in organizing this program, stating: “The truth is that climate change creates challenges worldwide, not just in Afghanistan; however, the important point is that we must play our part and role in this regard. Therefore, I thank the leadership of Kardan University for dedicating time and contributing to creating an opportunity for a scientific meeting on environmental protection.”
Following this, Dr. Syed Amir Alavi, Academic Administrator of the Civil Engineering Department at Kardan University, presented the findings of the research conducted on “Impact assessment of climate change on dam reservoir: a case study of Shah Wa Arus Dam in Kabul, Afghanistan”.
After presenting the research findings and responding to participants' questions, the discourse committee comprehensively addressed the inquiries raised in various related fields. In this discourse, Engineer Rohullah Amin, Head of Climate Change at the National Environmental Protection Agency; Mr. Khawaja Jamshid Seddeqi, Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Kardan Universit; Mr. Mohammad Aref Jawadi, Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock; Engineer Rohullah Baigi, Head of Flood Forecasting and Climate Change at the Ministry of Energy and Water, and Engineer Hikmatullah Azimi, Head of Pollution Reduction Regulations at the Ministry of Public Health, participated as speakers and responded to the questions related to their areas of expertise.
Participants regarded the role of this program in public awareness and the attention of the academic community as highly valuable. Mr. Ali Rahimi, a graduate of the Journalism Department at Kardan University and a participant in this program, stated: “Holding such conferences at universities plays an important role in raising public awareness about environmental protection. This program provides an opportunity for specialists, students, and relevant institutions to share their views and experiences, highlighting the importance of individual and collective responsibility in preserving the environment.”
Kardan University, as a leading university in Afghanistan, considers organizing this program as part of its social mission and is striving to define scientific, suitable, and logical solutions to address social challenges at the national, regional, and global levels.
