According to the World Bank, Iraq is among the top five countries globally most severely impacted by climate change. The bank ...

In an instant, dark clouds engulfed the sky, obscuring the scorching sun in Al-Hizamat, a small village near Afak district in Iraq's Diwaniyah Governorate. Rain was imminent. Almost. A few minutes ...

"On this World Water Day, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Iraq in achieving a water-secure future for all," Isaczai emphasized, stressing the UN's ongoing dedication to helping Iraq overcome ...

Iraq does not have a comprehensive water-sharing agreement with either country. Water scarcity is a critical issue in Iraq, threatening all aspects of society. According to the United Nations ...

An important water source in Iraq’s southern province of Dhi Qar is drying up, affecting thousands of people and threatening ...

Lake Habbaniyah, once a shimmering oasis of tranquillity and natural beauty west of Baghdad, has become a heartbreaking symbol of Iraq’s worsening drought and dwindling water supplies.

Iraq: the cultural resilience of a war-ravaged ... “between two and three billion people” currently experiencing water scarcity. The emergency is predicted to worsen in the coming decades ...

As Kentucky makes urban camping a crime, 'homeless court' seeks to avoid punishment Prosecutors and judges at Louisville's Jefferson County District Court hope their unlawful-camping docket can ...

In an attempt to solve the problem of water scarcity, many Arab countries have ... before flowing into Syrian territory. In ...

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Extreme heat, drought and water scarcity are among Iraq’s most significant climate-related challenges, severely impacting food, water, social and health security. Women in Iraq face difficulties in ...