Environment
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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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Clean Energy Initiatives at First Energy Conference in Wasit
As part of the First Energy Conference held in Wasit Governorate, the Ministry of Education presented a series of forward-looking proposals aimed at supporting Iraq’s transition to clean energy through enhanced educational awareness and inter-ministerial cooperation. The event, which brought together officials, educators, and international renewable energy experts, emphasised the…
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Baghdad Seminar Raises Awareness on Plastic Hazards
A cultural and educational seminar held recently in Baghdad brought together environmental experts, intellectuals, and activists to raise awareness about the growing environmental threat posed by plastic consumption. Titled “Reducing Plastic Consumption: An Individual and Community Responsibility,” the event aimed to encourage public discourse on sustainable living and personal accountability…
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Al-Nasiriyah Plant to Drive Iraq’s Energy Future
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, during a visit to Dhi Qar Province, officially launched the implementation of the Al-Nasiriyah Combined-Cycle Power Plant Project today. Developed by the Germany company Siemens, the project, which is built on the site of the existing Al-Nasiriyah Steam Power Plant, aims to add 921…
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