Living under a black sky: conflict pollution and environmental health concerns in Iraq
This report by PAX reveals how the conflict in Iraq has left a toxic trail of destruction which could have severe health consequences for Iraqis and could complicate reconstruction efforts.
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Building Climate-Resilient Water and Transport Infrastructure – Regional Exchange and Training
Material and resources from 2nd training block
Strengthening Collective Climate and Environment Action in Iraq
This project builds Iraq’s climate and environmental action by training students, civil society, and government officials in citizen science, data-driven advocacy, and evidence-based policymaking to strengthen accountability and participation in key environmental decisions.
Iraq’s Climate Crisis is a Human Rights Crisis
Iraq faces an escalating environmental and climate crisis—driven by shrinking water resources, extreme heat, pollution, and dependence on fossil fuels—that threatens livelihoods, fuels displacement and social unrest, and demands urgent action to transition to a sustainable, resilient future.
Climate and Environmental Change Displaced Over 168K Iraqis, New IOM Report Highlights Needs and Vulnerabilities
More than 168,000 people in Iraq have been displaced within the country due to climate and environmental factors, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).