By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources and Syria's Ministry of Energy have signed a joint technical minutes document on cooperation in managing shared water resources and exchanging technical data, following a bilateral meeting held at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad. The meeting was co-chaired by the Technical Undersecretary of Iraq's Ministry of Water […]
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 project committee for blue economy investments under the National Investment Commission (NIC) has convened in Baghdad, chaired by NIC Chairman Prof. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya and attended by representatives of relevant ministries and agencies. [According to the London School of Economics, the term 'blue economy' broadly relates to a sustainable ocean […]
From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has made strengthening water infrastructure a top priority, laying the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable water management system. There are currently 36 dams […]
By John Lee. Gaith Al-Meshreq has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Construction and Installation of a Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting System." Ref: 10529306/UNDP-IRQ-02009,1. Contract value is stated as $175,786.54. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Council of Ministers has approved measures related to water infrastructure in Basra and contract execution for the first phase of the Grand Faw Port project. The cabinet reviewed the Al-Baradhiya water project in Basra and approved the establishment of modular water treatment stations on the Shatt al-Arab to secure drinking water […]
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 […]
By Sarah El Safty and Moayed Kenany, for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's dreams of wheat independence dashed by water crisis A push by Iraq to guarantee food security by ensuring wheat production covers the country's needs has led to […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Politicians hail Iraq-Turkey 'oil-for-water' accord as critics cry foul Touted as a breakthrough, Iraq and Turkey have signed a "historic" oil-for-water agreement. Officials say the deal will boost both countries' economies while easing […]
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 the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. KRG Launches Goptapa Water Project to End Chronic Water Shortage in Chamchamal District The Goptapa Water Project is one of the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) key strategic initiatives under its […]
