Noticias sobre Iraq
Violence over water increases globally according to new data
A large number of new cases result from the Russia-Ukraine War, growing tensions in the Middle East, and ongoing conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Shanghai Electric to construct water desalination plant in Iraq
China’s Shanghai Electric has secured a contract to build a seawater desalination plant in Iraq, addressing a local shortage of potable water, reports Zawya.
Water cooperation must remain at core of climate action to address security and health risks
Climate change is a major stress factor for the world’s water resources, heightening risks of conflict in shared basins, threatening health and undermining sustainable development.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Climate change to blame for the devastating drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran
A new study has found that the ongoing severe droughts in Syria, Iraq and Iran would not have happened without human-caused climate change.
Iraq unveils plan for constructing a large-scale power and desalination complex
Iraq has unveiled plans for the construction of a 3,000-megawatt (MW) power plant and a one-million-cubic-meters-per-day (m³/day) water desalination facility, reports Zawya.
Iraq initiates enormous desalination project
A senior Iraqi government official has disclosed that Iraq has embarked on a significant initiative to build a seawater desalination plant in the Southern Basra province, reports Utilities Middle East.
Droughts, floods and heat contribute to conflict risk in Africa, the Middle East and Asia
With the planet’s average daily temperature soaring to levels unseen in modern record-keeping, persistent droughts and severe flooding, several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia are at risk of emerging of ongoing conflict related to water, according to a new quarterly update that analyses findings from a global early warning tool.
Researchers analyze the illegal trade in supply of drinking water in Jordan
A UFZ research team quantifies the black market for drinking water.
In times of water stress, countries highlight importance of transboundary cooperation
The meeting welcomed the four new Parties to the Water Convention, and numerous countries also reported on progress in their process of accession to join the Convention.
Veolia wins €300 million contract to design energy-efficient desalination plant in Abu Dhabi
Current technologies allow to slash energy use by 80% compared to the 1980s, when thermal desalination was predominant.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
Nigeria and Iraq join UN Water Convention
Nigeria and Iraq have become the 48th and 49th Parties to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (known as the UN Water Convention).
10 states in Africa, Middle East and Latin America commit to join key water-sharing treaty
In an unprecedented political push for cross-border water cooperation, Ministers from Africa, Latin America and the Middle East have declared at the UN Water Conference their country’s resolve to join a key United Nations accord known as the Water Convention.
Next epidemic could be spotted early in wastewater, say scientists
Bath scientists worked with the water industry and UK Health Security Agency to pilot the first UK public health surveillance system that analyses wastewater.
Iraq’s unique marshlands on the brink of disappearing
Water resources that have supported communities since the beginning of civilization are drying up as Iraq’s water crisis continues to unfold, threatening the country’s unique wetlands, reports The Guardian.
559 million children exposed to high heatwave frequency, rising to 2 billion by 2050
UNICEF warns urgent action is needed to increase funding for adaptation to protect children and vulnerable communities from worsening heatwaves and other climate shocks.
Baghdad to spend $172 million for sewage maintenance
Iraq has authorized the spending of nearly 250 billion Iraqi dinars (US$172 million) for the restoration and maintenance of sewage networks in the capital of the country, Baghdad, reports ZAWYA.
Sustainable water management: Groundbreaking digital tool gets a global boost
An innovative water management tool will expand to become available around the world thanks to a contribution from the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Netherlands to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Drought, floods and food insecurity contribute to conflict risk in parts of Africa and Middle East
Continuing drought brings food insecurity and risk of emerging or ongoing conflict in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, as well as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, according to a new quarterly update that analyses finds from a global early warning tool.