By John Lee. A consultation held in Najaf on 15 June has agreed to expand mechanised rice transplanting in the governorate as a climate-adaptive measure to improve water-use efficiency and support sustainable rice production. The meeting was convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and government partners under the Green […]
By John Lee. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided productive assets and agricultural inputs to rural women and farmers in Karbala Governorate to support agricultural production and strengthen resilience to climate-related challenges. The initiative was delivered under two FAO projects implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Parliament has held a session to discuss Iraq's water crisis and drought conditions, with the participation of the Minister of Water Resources and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The session reviewed the impact of climate change, declining rainfall, and upstream water management on Iraq's water security. The […]
From the German Liaison Office for Commerce & Industry in Iraq (AHK Iraq). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Impact of Water Scarcity in Iraq and The Importance of Sustainable Water Management AHK Iraq, in collaboration with UNICEF Iraq, has released […]
On World Children's Day, UNICEF warns Iraq's growing water crisis is putting children's futures at risk On World Children's Day, UNICEF is sounding the alarm: Iraq's deepening water crisis is robbing millions of children of their fundamental rights and jeopardizing their futures. As the country faces its most severe water shortage crisis, with national reserves […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Battle for Green Space: Urbanization and Climate Change Threaten Iraq's Cities According to Iraqi environmental organizations, the greenness rate in Baghdad has plummeted to just 4.5%. Click here to read the full article.
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said major progress has been made in modernising the Region's water infrastructure. Nine dams have been completed at a total cost of about IQD 266 billion [$203 million], providing a combined storage capacity of around 253 million cubic metres of water. The KRG has also completed […]
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has published a study that aims to identify the main drivers of outmigration from Iraq, explore the relationships between different drivers and highlight the specific impacts of climate change and environmental degradation within these broader mobility patterns. The main drivers of migration for emigrants and potential emigrants […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the successful cultivation of mangrove trees along the Shatt al-Arab coastline in the Ras al-Bisha area of Basra province. The initiative, led by the Basra Directorate of Agriculture, was fully supported by the Ministry, which facilitated all necessary requirements for its implementation. Dr. Lubna Ali, Head […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Climate Investment Plan (CIP) marks a turning point in the nation's ambition to tackle climate change impacts and drive economic diversification by strategically integrating climate change considerations into future investments, according to a statement from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It continues: "This marks a turning point in the nation's […]
By John Lee. The Permanent Technical Committee for Poverty Reduction Policies, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning Dr Mohammed Ali Tamim, has approved Iraq's third national poverty reduction strategy, covering the years 2025 to 2029. Dr Tamim described progress made during the previous phase as positive, with poverty rates falling from 30% […]
By John Lee. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has published a new study titled, "Understanding the Needs and Vulnerabilities of Climate-Induced Migrants in Iraq -- Climate Vulnerability Assessment." It concludes: This study explores the living conditions of climate-induced migrants in their locations of displacement to understand their main needs and vulnerabilities. Considering the displacement […]
