CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
We work to implement long and short-term programs to build the resilience of communities. This includes supporting livelihood, resilience, job creation, economy development, agriculture and livestock.
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION
We work to reduce carbon impacts through implementing long and short programs, reducing air and water pollution, establishing greeneries and strengthening renewable energy.
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (DRR)
For us Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is the concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyse and reduce the causal factors of disasters.
Environmental Protection Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO)
The EPTDO is a leading climate change-focused-NGO committed to promoting sustainable development and environmental integrity across the country. With a presence in all regions, the EPTDO focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental safety, livelihood and agricultural development, as well as gender equality and inclusion. Our work also includes biodiversity conservation, achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and providing climate change education to build resilient communities and ecosystems.
EPTDO is UN Accredited NGO in Afghanistan
1. EPTDO has been officially Accredited/Admitted with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as of October 2022.
2. EPTDO/EVN has been officially accredited with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and has obtained observer statues with (UNEA).
3. EPTDO-EVN has partnered with the United Nations Paris Committee for Capacity-Building (PCCB) Network of the UN as of February 2020.
4. EPTDO-EVN has partnered with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as of May, 2022.
5. EPTDO-EVN has partnered with tUrn Climate Crisis Awareness & Action Project based in Santa Clara University, California, U.S., as of July 2021
6. EPTDO-EVN is national partner of Stop Ecocide International Organization, based in UK.
7. EPTDO has been an active member of UNFCCC-YOUNGO Constituency.
8. EPTDO is member of Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC), in Afghanistan.
9. EPTDO is also member of Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group in Afghanistan.
10. EPTDO is accredited organization of United Nations Convention on Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
11. EPTDO organization is official member of WASH cluster in Afghanistan.
VISSION
EPTDO-EVN vision is to improve the quality of life in Afghanistan by ensuring a protected, safe and healthy environment. It also works to develop communities and build resilience to the impacts of climate change through various programs such as promoting community developments, public awareness, enhancing social, economic and community well-being, as well as sustainable lifestyles development.
MISSION
To protect, improve and restore our environment through national and international programs, partnerships, scientific knowledge and working with others.
OBJECTIVES
Environmental Protection, Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO), in conjunction with its affiliated network of environmental activists, experts and practitioners in the Environmental Volunteer Network (EVN), share the following objectives:
VALUES
The EPTDO has a clear mandate for accountability and transparency. This organization shares all relevant information through its volunteer network with its 1400 members. The sharing of information is taking place through gathering, social media and meetings. The EPTDO has 5 members on the legal advisory board and a clear M&E system.
CASE STUDY – 1
The Secret of Success
The Environmental Protection Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO) is a climate change focused-NGO in Afghanistan. This organization is a complex, accountable, responsible and a strategic missioned NGO. It has several policies and strategic plans to implement climate change projects across the country.
HR Policies
The EPTDO has a clear HR Policy in Place. This policy is consist of guidelines from Hiring to Retiring.
Financial Policies
EPTDO has a clear Financial Management Policy which outlines all procedures and transactions.
Safeguarding Policies
Another reason of EPTDO’s success is the safeguarding policies including PSEA guidelines and etc.
Procurement Policy
EPTDO has a clear procurement policy which outlines all process from renting to purchasing.
CASE STUDY 2
The Secret of Success
The EPTDO major points of success is to establish partnerships with national and international organizations to co-create actions for fighting climate change hazards and to put an end to the devastating impacts of climate change in the region and in Afghanistan.
UNFCCC
EPTDO is an accredited NGO with UNFCCC, the only NGO from Afghanistan.
UNEP
EPTDO is an accredited NGO with UNEP, the only NGO from Afghanistan.
UNCCD
EPTDO is an accredited NGO with UNCCD, the only NGO from Afghanistan.
UNDP
EPTDO is implementing partner with UNDP-NCCSP Projects.
Quotes
Secretary-General’s message on World Environment Day
“Countries must deliver on all their commitments to restore degraded ecosystems and land, and on the entire Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.”
António Guterres
UN-Secretary-General
Climate Actions are required as a one unique community
“The climate crisis we face today is a global emergency that requires urgent, coordinated action. As the effects of climate change become more severe, we must come together.”
Abdulhadi Achakzai
Founder and CEO
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Our Team
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Abdulhadi Achakzai
Founder and Director (CEO)
Freshta Faizi
Programme Director
Rahimullah Badri
Climate Change Expert
Eng Husni Mubarak
Programme Officer
Abdulali Sharifi
Agriculture Expert
Qutbia Anwari
HR Expert
Engineer Abdul Wali Darwish
Programming
Farzana Haidari
Admin
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