UN Efforts for a Resilient Iraq

UN agencies are working together to integrate traditional knowledge with modern technology, optimizing water use for agriculture. Credit: FAO Iraq

By Ghulam Isaczai
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug 28 2024 (IPS)

Climate change and water scarcity pose significant threats to Iraq’s stability, prosperity, and the well-being of its people. The environmental challenges facing the nation are complex and interconnected, requiring a comprehensive and coordinated response.

In Iraq, the United Nations Country Team (UNCT)...