Environment
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Minister of Environment Discusses Climate Solutions with French Ambassador
Iraq’s Minister of Environment, Sarwa Abdulwahid, has met with French Ambassador to Iraq, Patrick Durel, to discuss ways of deepening environmental cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered water treatment, wastewater management, air pollution and climate change, reflecting Iraq’s urgent need for international support as it wrestles with some…
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Fresh Restoration Efforts Begin on Iraq’s Ziggurat of Ur
The ancient Ziggurat of Ur, one of Iraq’s most treasured archaeological landmarks, is once again capturing global attention following recent restoration efforts that seek to preserve the iconic structure for future generations. Rising from the desert near Nasiriyah in Southern Iraq, the nearly 4,000-year-old monument is a defining symbol of…
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Government and UN Agencies Unite to Address Tanjaro River Pollution
A high-level workshop has brought together Iraqi government officials, UN agencies and private sector representatives in the North-Eastern city of Sulaymaniyah as part of a renewed push to address pollution in the Tanjaro river, one of the region’s most pressing environmental concerns. The event was organised by the Ministry of…
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Iraq’s Southern Marshes Holding On Despite Mounting Environmental Pressures
A dense mist hangs low over the wetlands as the sun begins to rise in southern Iraq. First light spreads across a vast network of winding waterways, edged with thick reeds, as flocks of birds zip overhead. By the time the sun clears the horizon, the marshes have begun to…
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Iraq Environmental Agency Flags Cross-Border Pollution Risks
The Iraq Green Observatory (IGO) has raised concerns about potential environmental damage linked to missile and rocket debris falling in neighboring Iran, warning that the effects could extend to Iraq. The observatory said remnants of weapons used in recent strikes may be contributing to air and soil pollution. The exact…
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If You Google Iraq, You Won’t See This Story
Held in Treviso, Italy, from the 18th – 21st March, Green Accord’s 17th International Forum for Information on the Safeguarding of Nature was attended by media professionals, environmental experts and international organisations. Speaking on behalf of the London-based publication, The Iraq International News Agency, two representatives were invited to deliver…
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Strikes on Tankers Cause Oil Spill Near Basra Ports
Iranian strikes on two oil tankers in Iraqi territorial waters last week have triggered growing environmental concerns, after satellite imagery revealed an oil slick spanning approximately 5.7 square kilometres near the Basra Oil Terminal. The incident, which left one crew member dead and 38 in need of rescue, has raised…
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Wiqaya – The Innovative Initiative with Potential to Drastically Reduce Iraq’s Rising Sand Storms
A new project, aimed at tackling the increasing number of sand and dust storms in southern Iraq, is due to be underway soon, with officials meeting in Baghdad and Nasriyah to finalise logistics. Held between the 9th and 16th of February, the consultations were organised by the International Water Management…
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EUAM Conducts Visit to Strengthen Basra Environmental Security
The European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) has visited the Basra Governorate as part of efforts to strengthen Iraq’s capacity to respond to environmental and climate related challenges in the country’s southern Governorates. The visit, conducted alongside the head of Basra’s Environmental Police Directorate, aimed to deepen the…
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Baghdad Signs Landmark Agreement to Tackle Toxic Pollution
Iraq’s Ministry of Environment has signed a major agreement with the United Nations Development Programme to launch a nationwide project aimed at tackling toxic chemical pollution that officials say costs the country about $1.4 billion each year. The Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants and Chemical Hotspots Management Project, funded by the…
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