Iraq climate change
Basrah, Iraq, +51.6°C, only 2.3°C below All-time Record!
On July 17, 2025, Basrah, a key city in southern Iraq, recorded an intense temperature of +51.6°C, marking one of the hottest days in the country''s history. This reading stands just
Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people due to climate change
Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people due to climate change: UN Nearly half the global population has also been exposed to dust levels exceeding WHO safety thresholds.
Iraq''s Basra could become unlivable as climate crisis
Despite its deep historical roots and ongoing economic significance, Basra is now confronting a severe environmental crisis marked by extreme heat, dangerously high water salinity, and
To the Boiling Point? The MENA Region in the
"Iraq is one of the most vulnerable countries in the MENA region to climate change, with temperatures increasing seven times faster than the global average, and extreme droughts have become more severe and frequent in recent years.
Israel kills dozens in Gaza strikes, aid groups warn of famine
Israel''s brutal attacks on the Gaza Strip continued on Wednesday, with at least 17 people killed across the enclave since dawn, according to medical sources speaking to Al-Jazeera. Those
Hundreds protest over water shortages in drought-hit Iraq
Hundreds of Iraqis protested Friday against severe water shortages exacerbated by the summer''s sweltering heat in the central province of Babylon, an AFP correspondent said. Iraq, and its 46
Over 10 years after ISIS takeover, Iraq''s Mosul Airport
Over 10 years after ISIS takeover, Iraq''s Mosul Airport reopens: What to know The airport has been out of operation since the fall of the northern Iraqi city to the Islamic State in 2014.
How climate resilience planning is needed in southern Iraq
1. Introduction Climate resilience planning in southern Iraq The regional effects of global climate change are increasingly being noticed as areas of voiced concern in the Middle East. While
Pathways for Climate Investment in Iraq – Technical
Iraq''s Climate Investment Plan (CIP) marks a turning point in the nation''s ambition to tackle climate change impacts and drive economic diversification by strategically integrating climate
Iraqi Government and FAO Launch $39-Million Climate
Iraqi Minister of Environment, H.E. Dr. Halo Al-Askari, highlighted that addressing climate change is a top priority for the Iraqi government, integral to the transition towards a sustainable green
"There is No Life Without Water": Voices from
In the past, these marshes were Iraq''s cradle of civilization. Today, they are a battleground between climate change and human endurance. "This initiative is rooted in the belief that the most effective climate solutions happen when
Climate Change-Induced Drought As Internal Displacement
In Iraq, drought is considered the most significant outcome of climate change, severely impacting people''s daily lives and contributing to internal displacement. This paper examines drought as
Hellish Heat: Iraqi workers trapped in a climate-labor crisis
This environmental-labor emergency is considered a chronic public health and governance failure, exacerbated by climate change and the state''s inability to protect its most vulnerable citizens.
Indonesia in 2035: Climate risks to security in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region is particularly exposed to climate impacts, and Indonesia, like many countries, will be severely affected by climate impacts in the decade to come. The effects of
Video | Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate
Climate change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of
Video | UN''s highest court rules countries must act on climate change
Climate change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of
Iraq hands first life sentence under anti-Israel normalisation
Iraq has issued its first life sentence under the 2022 anti-normalisation law [Getty] Iraq has handed down its first life sentence under a law that criminalises normalisation with Israel, the
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This Oxfam briefing paper examines the intersection of gender inequality and climate change in Iraq, focusing on the agricultural sector. Women in Iraq face systemic barriers that confine them to the "private sphere," limiting
Opening Remarks by DSRSG/RC/HC Ghulam
It reframes climate action not as a burden, but as a powerful opportunity for economic transformation and sustainable development. This message is particularly relevant for Iraq, which is already facing the severe impacts of
Facing the Climate Crisis: Why Iraq''s Resilience Network is
Iraq is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather are already taking a toll. This post unpacks why the ICRN is not just
