Environment
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Iraq Facing Extreme Heat Reaching Above 50 Degrees Celsius
Iraq has been enduring extreme heat over the past few summers, with more than 10 cities ranking among the hottest places in the world. This intense heatwave is causing significant struggles for Iraqi citizens, severely impacting their daily lives and work routines. Several factors contribute to these high temperatures, including…
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Iraq Addresses Electricity Sector Challenges and Future Plans
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a significant meeting on Wednesday, addressing the Ministry of Electricity’s projects and future production plans. Key representatives from the Ministries of Electricity, Oil, and Planning attended. The meeting focused on the Ministry’s summer preparations, challenges, citizen complaints, and transmission network issues. Al-Sudani the priority…
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Discussion with Berghof Foundation on Displacements and Climate Change
In an exclusive interview, Peshtiwan AlDawoudi, the Senior Project Manager and Representative of Berghof Foundation in Iraq, speaks on the climate change issues in Iraq which are leading to displacements of citizens and the responsibility Berghof Foundation is taking on to create a more sustainable environment for agricultural communities in…
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IINA Partnership with Covering Climate Now
Iraq International News Agency has formed a partnership with Covering Climate Now (CCNow), a major global journalism initiative. IINA will be sharing articles with CCNow in regards of climate change in Iraq. Covering Climate Now is a collaborative initiative aimed at empowering journalists from diverse global news outlets to effectively…
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CMC Conference on Clean Energy and Climate Change
Baghdad – (iina) A conference was held in Baghdad by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) to emphasise on its support to adopt clean energy and reduce emissions. The discussions involved the effective strategies that need to be put in place in order to create a new climate transformation in…
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Al-Chibayish Marsh Thrives During Tourist Season
Nasiriyah – (iina) Al-Chibayish marsh is a natural wetland in Nasiriyah. The wetland comes from the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, where many animals reside, such as birds and fishes, as well as other living things like papyrus plants. Tourists are now very keen to explore this area of Iraq due…
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A Sea in the Desert of Najaf
Najaf – (iina) The Najaf Sea is located in the middle of the desert in the west of the Euphrates River, and it is approximately 336 kilometres. The sea exists since ancient times, however, due to climate change it disappeared. The area used to join the Gulf’s Sea by water…
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Infographic: Lengths of Rivers in Iraq
This infographic shows the longest river in Iraq to the shortest.
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The Minister of Culture Stresses the Importance of Sustainability in New Build Tourism Project
https://youtu.be/XmSMFToALLE Baghdad – (iina) In a conference about the Sustainable Tourism Villages held by the Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, topics of climate change crisis and preservation of the environment were discussed. The Minister of Culture is putting a great focus on sustainability, especially, in…
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The Green Belt Project: A Step for Sustainability in Iraq
Karbala – (iina) In the effort to combat desertification and climate change, the South Green Belt Division, a branch of the Holy Abbasid Threshold, has successfully planted over 200,000 palm trees and various trees in the oases of the Green Belt project. This significant increase in greenery within the project’s…
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