Green Iraq reports 15 desertification disasters
The Iraq Green Observatory revealed a decline in natural resources and environmental deterioration in Iraq over the past three decades, due to the accumulation of environmental, climatic, and human disasters. The report indicated that approximately 55.5% of Iraq's land area is threatened by desertification, and that the country has experienced a significant increase in dust storms, droughts, and floods, in addition to the deterioration of water quality and the burning of agricultural lands. This has led to a decline in agricultural production, heightened pressure on water resources, an increase in pollution-related diseases, displacement, and loss of biodiversity. The report warned that if these disasters continue, they could have severe consequences. It called for declaring a climate emergency, adopting a national plan to combat desertification, and implementing measures to address salinity and promote water conservation.
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