Environment
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Youth-Led Initiative Strengthens Iraq’s Water Future
From all across Iraq, and the northern Kurdish region, over 100 young people have participated in a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about responsible water consumption, working closely with local water departments. The volunteers conducted a comprehensive field survey that reached over 1,700 families, studying patterns of water use and…
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Iraq, Türkiye Agree on Sustainable Water Partnership
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani oversaw the signing of a new implementation mechanism for the Framework Cooperation Agreement on water between Iraq and Türkiye. The mechanism includes a package of joint projects designed to improve water management. The agreement, signed on the 2nd of November in Baghdad by Iraq’s Deputy…
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Baghdad Wins Bid to Host Global Expo 2029 Garden
Baghdad has been chosen to host Expo 2029 Garden, following a vote at the 77th Annual Congress of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in Ghent, Belgium. The Iraqi capital’s bid won over proposals from Thailand, Malaysia, Argentina, and Australia. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani commended Iraq’s representatives, who…
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Resort in Duhok Offers Cool Summer Escape
Iraq is no stranger to high temperatures, with an average daily temperature of 45 degrees Celsius in the southern regions during the summer. Amidst the hot weather, the cooler northern Iraqi climates offer relief. In the green hills of Duhok lies a refreshing sanctuary which draws in people from all…
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Iraq Boosts Clean Energy with Basra Gas Project
In a major step towards achieving its climate action goals, the second phase of the Basra Natural Gas Liquefaction Plant has been launched, adding 200 cubic metres per day to its gas processing capacity. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, alongside the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of…
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Basra’s Water Crisis: Government Takes Action
During his recent visit to Basra, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani addressed the ongoing water shortage crisis affecting Basra and other southern provinces. He highlighted that the issue recurs each season, mainly due to climate change and reduced water releases from upstream countries. A high-level meeting with Basra’s local government,…
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Iraq and Kuwait Unite to Tackle Dust Storms
In a major move towards regional cooperation on climate challenges, Iraq and Kuwait have united to launch a new project aimed at reducing the growing threat of dust and sandstorms, a problem that has increasingly affected southern Iraq in recent years. In 2024, the country recorded more than 110 dusty…
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Iraq Marks World Environment Day 2025
June 5 marked World Environment Day, Iraq held a series of activities under the global theme, ‘Our earth, our future’ as the country struggles with intensifying environmental challenges, including severe drought, land degradation, and the growing impact of climate change. Recent environmental assessments indicate that Iraq is facing a critical…
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Baghdad Hosts Iraq–Netherlands IHE Delft Signing
On Monday, Iraq’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research signed an academic protocol with the prestigious Dutch IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The ceremony, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, marks a significant new chapter in bilateral cooperation between Iraq and the Netherlands. The agreement seeks to…
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Building Resilience Amid Climate Challenges in Iraq
The International Organisation of Migration (IOM) reports that as of March 2025, roughly 172,000 people have been displaced from central and southern Iraq, due to climate change and drought. The Dhi Qar governorate accounts for 44% of the displacement, with other areas such as Maysan and Muthanna being affected also. …
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