By John Lee. A meeting has been held to review the conversion of brick factories to gas operation and to assess their production capacities in line with domestic market demand. The discussions covered environmental compliance and adherence to standards aimed at reducing pollution, as well as the challenges and obstacles facing factories that have already […]
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 […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held a workshop in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's plans for clean hydrogen and blue ammonia production and their potential impact on the national economy. The session, attended by government advisers, academics and representatives from the Ministries of Higher Education and Industry, reviewed Iraq's vision for adopting […]
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 United Nations Iraq: Over sixty young innovators, including many talented young women, gathered at the American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB) for the Green Iraqi Innovators Conference and Competition. The event was co-organized by the UN Youth Advisory Council (UNYAC) and the Green Club at AUIB, in collaboration with the United Nations in […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Sunday presided over the signing ceremony of the implementation mechanism for the framework cooperation agreement between Iraq and Turkey in the field of water. The agreement was signed by Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Prime Minister Al-Sudani stated that the […]
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 Australian Embassy in Iraq has launched its Direct Aid Program (DAP) for 2025, inviting applications from Iraqi NGOs, community-based organisations, and other non-commercial entities engaged in development or humanitarian work. The competitive small grants initiative supports community-led projects that deliver immediate and practical benefits, with funding of up to AUD 58,500 […]
By John Lee. The Orbital Green Belt Project has been launched in Erbil Governorate to encircle the city with a protective green zone, part of the wider master plan. The initiative is designed to improve the urban environment, mitigate climate impacts, and enhance residents' quality of life. The project will plant 7 million olive and […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on Sunday inaugurated, via videoconference, the first phase of the Karbala Solar Power Plant, Iraq's first project of its kind, in the presence of the Minister of Electricity. Al-Sudani praised the efforts of the Ministry of Electricity and local authorities in Karbala for completing the project, highlighting […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the Kawlokan Corniche Project, a key component of the Soran District Tourism Master Plan, aiming to establish the area as a major visitor destination. The first phase will develop five ponds along a 4-kilometre river stretch, with landscaped green spaces, cafés, and restaurants. The project's […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held an expanded meeting, chaired by Hashim Mohammed Hatem, Director General of the General Company for Car and Machinery Trade, to discuss preparing a study aimed at reducing car imports in line with comments from the Ministerial Council for Economy. The meeting was part of the work […]
