UNITED NATIONS REPORT
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Confronting Climate Change: Interview with Iraq’s FAO Representative Dr. Salah El Hajj Hassan
As climate change poses an ever-growing threat to food security and agricultural sustainability, Iraq stands at a critical crossroads. With rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing water scarcity, the agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges. Dr. Salah El Hajj Hassan, the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Representative in Iraq, is…
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Food and Agriculture Organisation Launches Cleanup Drive for Hawizeh Marshes
Baghdad, August 26, 2024 – In observance of World Water Week 2024, taking place between 25-29 August, and as part of the “Water is Life” initiative, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi government, local authorities, and fishermen, has launched a 10-day…
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UK reaffirms commitment to the stability and security of Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council
Thank you, Madam President I’d like to thank the Special Representative for her very clear briefing and Ms Latif for her words about protecting the rights of women and girls. At the outset, Madam President, I would like to commend the continued work of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq.…
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UN Security Council briefing by Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq
Madam President, Distinguished members of the Security Council, Thank you very much. With UNAMI’s next mandate renewal around the corner, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect, just a bit, and more importantly: to look ahead. In the past months, numerous people and entities have analysed the events…
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Sweden contributes additional US$ 1.9 million to support stabilization in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq, 04 May 2023 – The Government of Sweden has contributed an additional SEK 20 million (US$ 1.9 million) to UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilization. Today, a signing ceremony with Her Excellency Ms. Jessica Svärdström, the Ambassador of Sweden to Iraq, and UNDP Resident Representative in…
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Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Baghdad visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – assalam alaikum. Mr. Prime Minister – thank you very much for your warm welcome. I am very pleased to be back here in Iraq. I was many times in the past visiting your country, but I find it now to be different. The…
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€10m contribution from Germany towards Iraq’s stabilisation announced
In a statement made today by the United Nations Development Programme, it was announced that the Federal Republic of Germany has made a €10m contribution through the UNDP’s flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation. The contribution was formalised by the Minister of State at the Federal Office Tobias Linder.…
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New partnership between Iraq and Japan’s International Cooperation Agency announced
The government of Iraq is implementing a new partnership between The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with a loan from the JICA to help improve living conditions in Iraq. With Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans, the government of Iraq aims to advance infrastructure…
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