Iraq to announce national climate change plan next year

“The plan represents one of the international commitments that Iraq is obligated to prepare and implement pursuant to its accession to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement,” Najla Mohsen al-Waeli, head of the environment ministry’s technical department, told state media.

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Fire erupts at UN climate change conference

COP30 is the UN climate conference where countries gather to negotiate and strengthen global efforts to reduce gas emissions and curb global warming.

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Iraq to face extreme climate hazards by 2040, UN warns

“By 2040, the number of countries facing extreme exposure to climate-related hazards is projected to rise from three to 65. Most of these countries already host displaced populations (i.e. Cameroon, Chad, South Sudan, Nigeria, Brazil,India and Iraq),” the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in a report.

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Iraqi heritage sites under severe threat from climate change

Iraq’s most important archaeological sites, including Ur and Babylon, are facing serious damage due to climate change, with drought, falling river levels, sandstorms, and high salinity are eroding ancient temples, palaces, and cemeteries.

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Dhi Qar women hold handcraft bazaar to counter economic impact of climate change

Dozens of women from Iraq’s southern marshes showcased handmade crafts in Chibayish, Dhi Qar, in an event supported by local groups to boost livelihoods hit by drought and climate change.

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Climate change impacts nomadic migration, lifestyle in Kurdistan’s highlands

The herders and nomads say there is a high chance that the production of dairy products will be reduced by half compared to the years with higher rainfall.

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Temperatures expected to soar to 50 degrees Celsius in southern Iraq

Iraq is grappling with a hot summer, with temperatures often exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, exacerbated by declining rainfall, rampant desertification, and frequent dust storms.

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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle

Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.

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Basra on the brink: Climate crisis threatens livability, farming, water security

Basra is facing a severe environmental crisis marked by extreme heat, water salinity, and agricultural collapse. With temperatures exceeding 53°C and salinity in the Shatt al-Arab reaching levels near seawater, the province struggles with water scarcity and farm failures.

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