Basrah Gas Company and WFP Iraq launch a climate adaptation project to support smallholder farmers in Basrah Basrah Gas Company (BGC) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) have signed an agreement aiming to support local farmers in the Al Zubair district in Basrah through a climate change adaptation initiative which sets out to […]
By Noam Raydan and Harry Istepanian, for Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. After 'green talk' at COP28, where should Iraq begin? Iraq must demonstrate how it will balance its plans to reduce emissions while increasing crude production and continuing […]
By John Lee. At the COP28 conference in Dubai, Iraq will reportedly not agree to a phasedown or phaseout of fossil fuels, while it has already begun with steps to reduce emissions. An adviser to Iraq's oil ministry told S&P Global Commodity Insights at COP28 in Dubai that Iraq will agree to phase down emissions, […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC's two-day conference success 'Building a sustainable future for Iraq'. IBBC held an expanded two- day conference in Dubai to coincide with Cop 28 to focus on 'a sustainable future for Iraq', with one day dedicated to Education and Training and one for Business, Investment, and Energy. IBBC […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced more leading speakers for its Dubai conference on 7th and 8th December, including H.E. Mr Zyad Ali Fadhil, Minister of Electricity, Dr Samir Al Waely, CBI, Dr Abdulkareem, AL Faisal, Chairman of PM's advisory council, Ms Begard Talabani the Minister for water resources and agriculture, Dr Salar […]
Iraq: Climate change causing crop loss, contributing to secondary displacement Climate change in Iraq is impeding the economic recovery of communities affected by conflict and precipitating risks of secondary displacement, as 60 per cent of farmers struggle with water shortages and reduced crop yield, according to a new report published by the Norwegian Refugee Council […]
UNICEF commends the Government of Iraq for signing the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action UNICEF commends the Government of Iraq for signing the Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action. It demonstrates the strong commitment of the Government to the Convention on the Rights of the Child as it comes on the eve […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Minister, Hayan Abdul Ghani, has announced the launch of the country's first project funded by carbon bonds. The announcement was made during a workshop titled "Carbon Bonds," organized by the Ministry of Oil's Training and Development Department to discuss the ministry's vision and plans for carbon reduction. According to a […]
By John Lee. During a meeting with a delegation from General Electric Energy, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil expressed the government's commitment to supporting fast-track energy solutions for harnessing associated gas and converting it into useful energy. This collaboration with reputable international companies is part of the ministry's initiatives. […]
