Some of the issues faced by water and environment in Iraq are: construction of large dams on the Tigris and its tributaries, the use of watercourses and water-related infrastructure as a weapon and tool for achieving political hegemony, threats to cultural heritage along the Tigris River, water pollution and unsustainable management of water resources.
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Iraq – Maysan | April 29, 2026 The undersigned organizations follow with grave concern the systematic escalation against environmental activist...
By Lodya Remon, an Iraqi feminist and environmental activist. With the start of Water Week, the discussion about water transcends...
In light of the recent alarming developments, the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) fully supports and echoes the statements...
In recent years, Iraq and the wider Mesopotamian region have experienced an acute escalation of climate-related challenges, including drought, desertification,...
We are pleased to announce the holding of the first Climate Justice Conference in Baghdad from December 4-6, 2025. We invite you to participate in...
The Hague, 8th July 2025www.savethetigris.org Download the Statement here. The expulsion of Save the Tigris from the 47th UNESCO World...
Water management in Iraq and its scarcity since 20 years of promised progress and a worse water situation than ever...
On the 8th of February, Frontline Defenders posted an urgent appeal on the case of kidnapping Jassim Al-Asadi on the...
We demand the immediate release of expert Jassim Al-Asadi Iraq | Baghdad 5th February, 2023 Four days ago, our colleague...
Alternatives for justice and sustainability in a war-torn area 13 SEPTEMBER 2022, ASHISH KOTHARI A beautiful article written by ASHISH...
It is difficult to know all the benefits envisaged from finalising this dam. All available information highlights the importance of...
The Iraqi Energy Council 1 has decided to agree on the Higher National Committee of Water’s recommendation (from its assembly...
