By John Lee. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has concluded an official visit to Iraq with a warning about the dangers of climate change in the country. He also expressed concerns on other human rights issues, such as freedom of expression and the use of torture. Full statement from UN […]
By John Lee. A British court has supported a decision by the trustees of a pension scheme to petition to have the scheme's sponsoring employers, Biwater, wound up. The decision could lead to the potential liquidation of Biwater, which has projects in Basra, and in Iraqi Kurdistan. As at 19th May 2023, Biwater owed the […]
By Hussein Ali Alzoubi, for Fanack.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Drought Threatens Marshes Iraq drought caused by natural, administrative and political factors prompted the Iraqis living near the marshes to migrate from their areas. Click here to download the […]
By John Lee. In an effort to address the water scarcity crisis and expedite the implementation of a seawater desalination plant project in Basra province, the Iraqi Cabinet has made the following decisions: Amendment to Previous Decision: The Cabinet has revised the resolution made in 2021 under Cabinet Decision No. 315. Project Transfer: The Ministry […]
By John Lee. President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid met with Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Aoun Diab Abdullah, to address the pressing issue of water scarcity in Iraq. The President stressed the need for cooperation with upstream countries to increase water flow and maintain Iraq's fair share of water. He also emphasized the importance of constructing […]
From Middle East Monitor, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq is in the grip of a severe water shortage which has left crop growers and food producers, such as Iraqi fish farmer, Qasem Karam, facing the […]
FAO Renews its Call for Urgent Action to safeguard Iraq's Marshes and Buffalo Producers from Severe Climate Change and Water Scarcity FAO Iraq is deeply concerned about the grave consequences of climate change and water scarcity on the marshes (Al Ahwar) and buffalo producers in the Southern Iraq. Alarming field reports from the project team, […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi delegation visited the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Jordan on Sunday to gain insights into the country's water and sanitation management practices and explore opportunities for joint cooperation. According to a report from the state-run Petra News Agency, Rami Abu Rawaq, Acting Secretary General of the Water Authority of […]
From Tasnim, under Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Blaming Turkey as the main culprit for the shortage of water in Iraq, the Arab country's minister of water resources said Iraq is seeking joint projects with Iran, including construction […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published an article on the Al-Hayane Farm in Iraqi Kurdistan, which is using hydroponic techniques to grow fruit and vegetables using less water than conventional farming methods. Full story here. (Source: UNDP)
Water complex rehabilitated by UNDP and USAID provides safe drinking water for over 30,000 people in Basra The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Government of Iraq have inaugurated the Al-Hussein water complex, bringing clean, potable water to more than 30,000 people in Hay Al-Hussein subdistrict and helping […]
By Sara Manisera and Daniela Sala in Al Khora, for The Guardian. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's oil boom blamed for worsening water crisis in drought-hit south Pollution from gas flaring - the burning of natural gas associated with […]
