ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ***** The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan hereby communicates its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) and information to facilitate understanding of the contribution. Executive Summary Base Year: 2005 Target Years: 2020 to 2030 Contribution Type: Conditional Sectors: Energy, natural resource management, agriculture, waste management and mining Gases Covered: Carbon dioxide (CO2 ), methane (CH4 ), and nitrous oxide (N2 O) Target: There will be a 13.6% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 compared to a business as usual (BAU) 2030 scenario, conditional on external support. Financial Needs: Total: USD 17.405 billion Adaptation: USD 10.785 billion Mitigation: USD 6.62 billion (2020-2030) Figure 1 Figure 1.