A meeting that brings together President Rashid and Al-Sudani.. A review of the results of participation in the Water Conference in New York

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The President of the Republic heads to New York to participate in the Water Conference

• Time: 03/21/2023 09:00:26
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{Politics: Al Furat News} President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid left the country today, Tuesday, heading to New York at the head of a delegation to participate in the work of the Water Conference for Sustainable Development.

The United Nations is organizing the conference from March 22-24.

It is noteworthy that Iraq is facing an unprecedented drought crisis, which resulted in a decline in the levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to record levels, and heavy losses among farmers and fish breeders, at a time when several cities recorded the stopping of drinking water pumping stations due to the low water level without the intake pipes from the middle of the two rivers.

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The President of the Republic arrives in New York to participate in the Water Conference

• Time: 03/22/2023 08:05:57
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, arrived in New York to participate in the Water Conference.

The office of the President of the Republic stated in a statement received by {Euphrates News}, that "this visit comes in response to the official invitation that Rashid received from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, to participate in the work of the New York Water Conference organized by the United Nations from 22-24 March."

The president is accompanied by a delegation that includes Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Environment Minister Nizar Amidi, and Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani.

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President Rashid at the United Nations Water Conference in New York: Iraq is facing an unprecedented water crisis

2023.03.22 - 18:13

 

Baghdad - Nas   

President of the Republic Abdul Latif Rashid confirmed, on Wednesday, that Iraq is facing an unprecedented water crisis.  

  

  

  

Rashid said during a speech he delivered at the United Nations Water Conference in New York, followed by "NAS" (March 22, 2023), that "Iraq is facing an unprecedented water crisis, which poses a major threat to food security and causes displacement."  

  

He added, "Water shortage poses great risks to the agri-food system, ecosystem and social stability in Iraq."  

  

He pointed out that "there is an urgent need to find sustainable solutions to the water crisis," noting that "the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the lifeblood of Iraq, and the marshes are a vital part of human civilization."  

  

He added, "Iraq's water needs are expected to increase in the next decade due to population growth," noting that "basic water resources continue to decline due to the water policies of neighboring countries."  

  

He said, "We appeal to the United Nations to take serious measures to reduce the effects of climate change in Iraq."  

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Iraq announces coordination with the countries of the region to confront climate change

2023-03-22 11:15

 

 

Shafaq News/ The President of the Republic, Abd al-Latif Rashid announced, on Wednesday, that the Iraqi government is coordinating with the countries of the region to confront climate change.

 

Rashid said during his speech at the United Nations Water Conference in New York, followed by Shafaq News Agency, "Iraq is facing an unprecedented water crisis, which poses a great threat to food security and causes displacement."

 

 

 

He added, "Water shortage poses great risks to the agro-food system, ecosystem and social stability in Iraq, and there is an urgent need to find sustainable solutions to the water crisis."

 

He stressed the need to "work with neighboring countries through agreements and commitments to ensure a fair share of water, the President of the Republic," noting that "the Iraqi government is coordinating with countries in the region to confront climate change."

 

He added, "The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the lifeblood of Iraq, and the marshes are a vital part of human civilization. It is expected that Iraq's water needs will increase in the next decade due to population growth."

 

The Iraqi president pointed out that "basic water resources continue to decline due to the water policies of neighboring countries," noting that "the exacerbation of drought threatens the Iraqi people and the country's economy."

 

He explained that "desertification threatens 40 percent of the area of Iraq," noting that "the government is working on developing effective and implementable plans to manage water resources."

 

He concluded by saying, "The necessary precautions must be taken to reduce the negative effects. We must work with neighboring countries through agreements and commitments to ensure a fair share of water."

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Iraq launches an appeal to the United Nations: We are facing the worst water crisis in our modern history

 

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President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid affirmed, on Wednesday, that Iraq is implementing a strict water management plan, and while he indicated that the exacerbation of drought threatens the country's economy, he stressed the need to work with neighboring countries through agreements and commitments to ensure a fair share of water.

 

Rashid said during his speech at the United Nations Water Conference held in New York, "Water is the lifeblood and luxury of life, and a necessity for social and economic development, and Iraq is emerging today from the ashes of war and is facing an unprecedented water crisis that has been exacerbated by the complex effects of climate change and water policies in neighboring countries." The water crisis in Iraq is already affecting livelihoods, destroying jobs and causing displacement at an alarming rate."

He added, "This problem poses major threats to food security and biodiversity, and if left without immediate intervention, water shortages will pose great risks to the agro-food system, ecosystem and social stability in Iraq, and to address the water crisis in Iraq, there is an urgent need to find sustainable and innovative solutions at the global levels." local, national and international”.

 

He continued, "During the past century, Iraq witnessed many sporadic droughts, but in recent years, these drought periods have occurred frequently, which is a strong indication of the negative impact of climate change, and the Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations existed on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates thousands of years ago." For years, in modern Iraq, the livelihood of millions of people depends on these rivers, which are threatened by the negative effects of climate change and water policies in our neighboring countries. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the lifeline of Iraq, while the marshes are a vital part of human civilization and serve as a major aspect in supporting life In our country, it has always been the main factor in preserving the environmental balance, not only in Iraq, but in the entire region.

 

He pointed out, "In addition to the negative effects of climate change and the significant decrease in the flow of water across borders, the insufficient application of modern methods of managing water resources, which is primarily due to twelve years of international sanctions on the former regime, inappropriate policies, and successive conflicts." It has made the country several decades behind international levels of development, and the failure to take advantage of modern technologies, improve the level of irrigation systems, and modernize the agricultural sector in a timely manner has contributed to the exacerbation of the current water crisis in Iraq.

 

He stressed, "In the present day, Iraq bears the brunt of climate change and severe weather conditions, including regular floods, droughts, dust storms, and high temperatures that are beyond our control, and the decrease in cross-border water flows in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers due to water policies has resulted in In neighboring countries, this led to the worst water crisis in the modern history of Iraq, and Iraq depends mainly on these rivers, and the water policies pursued in neighboring countries directly affect the livelihoods of millions of Iraqis, causing mass migration and social and economic instability in the country.

 

The President of the Republic indicated that:Iraq's water needs are expected to increase in the next decade due to population growth, economic development, and the effects of climate change. However, the basic water sources (Tigris and Euphrates) continue to decline due to the water policies of neighboring countries, and that the behavior of neighboring countries (Turkey, Syria, and Iran) is in plans Its own operational water limits the flow of fresh water, through the construction of storage dams, irrigation projects, and diversion of hydraulic structures while ignoring the devastating consequences of the decline in water flow in Iraq and the deterioration of its quality, including the negative effects of water salinity, which must be addressed immediately, and the exacerbation of drought has threatened Dangerous for the livelihood of people and the economy of the state in Iraq, and casts a shadow over the life and environment in the region, which leads to the reduction of the already shrinking green areas in the world, and desertification now threatens nearly forty percent of Iraq, the country that used to possess the most fertile and productive lands in the region. .

 

He pointed out, "We urgently need in the future broader cooperation with the water and political authorities in our neighboring countries, especially Turkey, the formation of a permanent committee that includes technical and legal experts, the conclusion of regional agreements at the basin level, and the guarantee of a practical enforcement mechanism under the auspices of the United Nations, including These include timely and quantitative operating procedures to ensure sufficient and fair water shares for all, and the Iraqi government will invest in and improve water filtration and treatment systems. In addition, the government is working on developing effective and implementable plans to manage water resources and provide services through appropriate financing and improved private sector participation. ".

 

He continued, "In addition, Iraq will invest in research programs that focus on the impact of water scarcity in relation to the effects of drought, climate change, and transboundary flows on water quantity and quality, as well as the impact on agricultural communities, and Iraqi water authorities will focus on rehabilitating, building, operating, and maintaining pumping stations." Water throughout the country, in addition to the rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage systems, using modern irrigation systems technologies to improve water use efficiency and reduce the negative effects of the water crisis.

 

And he stated, "Restoring the marshes in Iraq is extremely important, including building infrastructure and providing basic services, and the Iraqi government addresses the water crisis by building, rehabilitating, operating, and maintaining dams, water aqueducts, reservoirs, and the water distribution system, including facilities that use the hydraulic control system." And building new dams (in the Kurdistan region as well as the southern and western parts of Iraq), and we are introducing strict measures to protect the environment, biodiversity and related ecosystems, and to prevent desertification through coordination with the countries of the region to control this dangerous phenomenon.

 

In a summary of the challenges of the water crisis in Iraq, the President of the Republic stressed that "climate-related factors such as regular droughts, dust storms, and high temperatures that have occurred in recent years are beyond our control, and the necessary precautions must be taken to reduce the negative effects, including the establishment of the necessary infrastructure." To collect and preserve the largest amount of rain, arrangements must be made with neighboring countries through agreements and commitments to ensure a fair share of water for all, especially during the agricultural seasons.

 

He added, "Iraq is implementing a strict water management plan to save it and reduce waste, including improving infrastructure, introducing modern irrigation systems, modernizing the agricultural sector, and paying serious attention to establishing an appropriate legal framework with regard to water management and waste control."

 

The President of the Republic concluded his speech, appealing to the United Nations to "take serious measures to reduce the effects of climate change and to impose cooperation in the field of transboundary waters to ensure equitable distribution of water."

 

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When are they not ever in a crisis? I really think they enjoy being in one.

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1 hour ago, WheresmyRV? said:

When are they not ever in a crisis? I really think they enjoy being in one.

Too right...it's what they does: it brings conferences, committees, studies and a whole lotta non commitment but we're working on it.

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The President of the Republic: Iraq is implementing a strict water management plan

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The President of the Republic, Abd al-Latif Rashid, considered the water crisis in Iraq "a major threat to food security," while noting that Iraq was implementing a strict water management plan.

 

Rashid said, in a speech at the United Nations Water Conference in New York: "Iraq is facing an unprecedented water crisis that poses a great threat to food security and causes displacement," noting that "water shortage poses great risks to the agro-food system, the ecosystem and social stability within the country." Stressing the need to "find sustainable solutions to the water crisis."

 

He added, "The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are the lifeblood of Iraq, and the marshes are a vital part of human civilization," expecting that "Iraq's water needs will increase in the next decade due to population growth," noting that "basic water resources continue to decline due to the water policies of neighboring countries." ".

 

The President of the Republic pointed out that "the worsening drought threatens the Iraqi people and the country's economy, just as desertification threatens 40 percent of the country's area," explaining that "the government is working on developing effective and implementable plans to manage water resources."

 

He stressed the need to "take the necessary precautions to reduce the negative effects, and work with neighboring countries through agreements and commitments to ensure a fair share of water," adding that "Iraq is implementing a strict water management plan, and the government is coordinating with the countries of the region to confront climate change."

 

Rashid appealed to the United Nations "to take serious measures to reduce the effects of climate change in Iraq."

 

Yesterday, Tuesday, the President of the Republic arrived in New York, in response to the official invitation he received from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, to participate in the work of the New York Water Conference, which is organized by the United Nations from 22-24 March.

 

The President of the Republic was accompanied by a delegation including Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, Environment Minister Nizar Amidi, and Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani.

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The President of the Republic: Iraq does not currently need seawater desalination technologies

• Time: 03/23/2023 23:41:16
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{Politics: Al Furat News} President Abdul Latif Rashid stressed that helping countries suffering from water shortages and drought crisis is essential.

Rashid said in a press statement that "Iraq's participation in the water conference organized by the United Nations on the occasion of World Water Day is in the field of work to find the necessary solutions to the drought crisis."

He called for the importance of "achieving a fair distribution of water among the riparian countries," stressing that "helping countries suffering from water scarcity is very necessary at the present time."

Rashid added, "The lack of rain imposes on Iraq the use of dam water, and that Iraq is currently benefiting from the water of dams and lakes to ration water use."

He pointed out that "Iraq has suffered during the past years from a lack of water in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, high temperatures, dust waves, lack of rain and lack of water related to the issues of neighboring countries."

He added, "We asked the United Nations to reach the necessary solutions regarding water by distributing fair shares with the riparian or neighboring countries."

He expressed his hope that "the United Nations will take positive steps to solve the existing problems in order for each country to obtain a sufficient necessary share in the future."

He stressed that Iraq "does not currently need to resort to seawater desalination techniques at the present time, we have enough water," and yet he stressed that "it is necessary that we reach agreements with neighboring countries in order to obtain sufficient shares."

Recently, a decline was recorded in the levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southern Iraq, in a reflection of the severe water shortage and the rationing policies of the authorities, who pledged last month to take measures to address the crisis. 

The water file is an essential and thorny issue for Iraq, a semi-desert country inhabited by about 42 million people.

Iraq often faces a problem of water shortage, so the authorities ration the distribution of water for various needs, such as irrigation, agriculture, drinking water consumption, and feeding the marshes of southern Iraq. 

With less rain, higher temperatures and increasing desertification, Iraq is one of the five countries most vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change in the world, according to the United Nations. 

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FAO Director Rashid: Our teams will visit Iraq to discuss agricultural and irrigation cooperation

• Time: 03/24/2023 03:49:25
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{Politics: Al Furat News} President Abdel Latif Jamal Rashid received, Thursday, at his residence in New York, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Qu Dongyu, on the sidelines of the United Nations Water Conference held in New York.

During the meeting, the President of the Republic pointed out, according to a presidential statement, "the importance of cooperation and joint action to address the drought phenomenon that Iraq suffers from, and to benefit from the experiences of the (FAO) organization with other countries."
He pointed to the challenges facing the country at the level of climatic changes, water scarcity, desertification and dust, and their negative effects on the agricultural and environmental reality, which requires joint coordination between the Iraqi authorities and the organization
. In areas such as the city of Sinjar, providing departments with meteorological stations and stations for measuring river discharge, and equipping veterinary departments with laboratories and medical devices, which necessitates strengthening the positive partnership between Iraq and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
For his part, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) expressed his great pleasure in meeting President Rashid, expressing his great interest in what he proposed. The organization's teams will visit Iraq to follow up on all issues and to strengthen relations between the organization and Iraq in the field of agricultural cooperation and capacity building.

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Rashid to an American delegate: The government is awaiting approval of the budget to implement necessary irrigation projects

• Time: 03/24/2023 20:41:21
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The President of the Republic, Abd al-Latif Jamal Rashid, received today, Friday, at his residence in New York, the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, and her accompanying delegation, in the presence of Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, on the sidelines of the Summit. Waters meeting in New York.

During the meeting, the water crisis and the threat it poses to food security and environmental diversity in Iraq were discussed, in addition to the negative effects resulting from climate change and the tangible decrease in water flow rates from the upstream countries.
The President of the Republic indicated that Iraq suffered from climate change, high temperatures and water shortages due to lack of rain and population growth, as well as due to some water policies of neighboring countries. His Excellency stressed Iraq's need to know the water plans of the riparian countries in order to be able to develop the necessary plans and reach adequate and fair shares with these countries.
He stressed that there are plans at a high level to reach real solutions to the issue of water, and that the government is serious about its work and is awaiting the approval of the budget to complete the necessary projects in this regard, pointing to the need to improve water management methods and develop mechanisms to respond to the effects of climate change and high temperatures in Iraq.
The President of the Republic spoke about the importance of developing serious solutions to address environmental pollution resulting from the energy sector, pointing to the existence of upcoming projects related to the issue of gas and addressing its negative effects on the environment. 

Rasheed touched on the file of the displaced in Iraq, pointing out that their situation requires serious and quick work to end this file, and this requires greater efforts by international organizations to help Iraq return the displaced to their areas after rehabilitating them and providing them with a decent life. 
They also discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States and expanding the horizons of cooperation between the two friendly countries in a way that serves the common interests of the two friendly peoples.
In turn, Ambassador Greenfield expressed her country's desire to strengthen joint relations with Iraq, stressing the United States' keenness to support Iraq in the field of addressing water scarcity and overcoming this crisis, especially by providing expertise to support and improve the issue of water management in Iraq and also through the UNAMI mission in Iraq.

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Rashid: Iraq bears the burden of the water crisis and drought. Guterres: We understand the suffering of Mesopotamia

• Time: 03/25/2023 00:51:31
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, met, on Friday, in the United Nations building, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, in the presence of Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Minister of Environment Nizaz Amidi, and the Governor of Basra, Asaad Al-Eidani, on the sidelines of the United Nations conference. water meeting in New York.

At the beginning of the meeting, the President of the Republic congratulated the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the success of the water conference and the proposals he made that would contribute to reducing the global water crisis, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the Secretary-General's invitation to attend the conference.
President Rashid reviewed the burdens borne by Iraq as a result of the water crisis, in addition to the phenomenon of desertification, drought and dust, which negatively affected the various aspects of life, pointing to the important role of the United Nations in supporting international efforts and taking appropriate measures to reduce the water crisis and activating cooperation in the field of transboundary waters, including Ensures fair distribution among the riparian countries.
In turn, Guterres expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the President of the Republic for the warm reception during his recent visit to Baghdad, stressing that he understands what Mesopotamia is suffering from severe water shortages and the low levels of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and their impact on the life and environmental reality, reiterating the international organization's support for Iraq and its efforts to reduce the risks of the crisis. Water and climate change and their repercussions on public life.

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From New York.. The Iraqi President calls for joint management of water resources

2023-03-24 01:59

 

Shafaq News / The Iraqi President, Abd al-Latif Rashid stressed, on Friday, the need to accelerate progress in the field of water cooperation, noting that managing available water resources more efficiently and effectively by the riparian countries is important for the country.

 

 

 

This came during the participation of the President of the Republic in the interactive dialogue session on international cooperation in the field of transboundary waters within the activities of the United Nations Water Conference held in New York, according to a statement received by Shafaq News agency.

 

Rashid said, "The world is not currently on the right track towards implementing integrated water resources management plans at all levels," noting that "estimates indicate that (107) countries are not on the right track to manage water resources in a sustainable manner by 2030."

 

He added, "Among the (153) countries that share transboundary rivers, lakes, and aquifers, there are only (32) countries that have at least 90 percent of the transboundary basin area following the implementation of operational procedures for cooperation in the field of transboundary water."

 

Rashid pointed out, "Iraq is facing a real water crisis, as, over the past forty years, the water flowing from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which provide up to (98%) of surface water for Iraq, has decreased by (30-40%), causing He caused the drying up of the marshes in southern Iraq, which were included in the World Heritage List.

 

He explained that "the agricultural sector suffered seriously from a shortage of fresh water, and citizens also suffered healthily from drinking salty and polluted water," stressing that "the low level of river water led to the leakage of sea water into the Shatt al-Arab, and also led to a rise in salinity, which is now threatening the sector." agriculture in the province of Basra.

 

The Iraqi President noted that "the rise in salinity levels seriously threatens livelihoods and entire local communities," expecting that the challenges that Iraq faces in terms of improving cooperation with upstream countries on the flow of transboundary water will continue, with the increasing demand for more water in those countries as well. ".

 

He continued, "Therefore, it is important for Iraq and the riparian countries to manage the available water resources more efficiently and effectively," noting in this context that there is no agreement or consensus at the present time at the basin level between the riparian countries with regard to managing the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

 

In conclusion, Rashid strongly encouraged all countries to follow Iraq in joining both the United Nations Convention (1997) on the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses, and the Convention (1992) for the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, as well as He called on the international community to "sincerely promote the implementation of target (6.5) of the Sustainable Development Goals."

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“Waiting for the budget.” The President of the Republic: High-level plans to address the water crisis

 

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On Friday, President Abdul Latif Rashid received the Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, and her accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Water Summit held in New York.

 

According to a statement by the Presidency of the Republic, the meeting discussed "the water crisis and the threat it poses to food security and environmental diversity in Iraq, in addition to the negative effects resulting from climate change and the tangible decrease in water flow rates from the upstream countries."

 

The President of the Republic said, "Iraq has suffered from climate change, high temperatures and water shortages due to lack of rain and population growth, as well as because of some water policies of neighboring countries," stressing "Iraq's need to know the water plans of the riparian countries to be able to develop the necessary plans and reach sufficient shares." fair with these countries.

 

He stressed, "There are plans at a high level to reach real solutions to the issue of water, and that the government is serious about its work and awaiting the approval of the budget to complete the necessary projects in this regard," pointing to "the need to improve water management methods and develop mechanisms to respond to the effects of climate changes and high temperatures in Iraq." .

 

The President of the Republic spoke about "the importance of developing serious solutions in dealing with environmental pollution resulting from the energy sector," pointing to "the existence of upcoming projects related to the issue of gas and addressing its negative effects on the environment."

 

In turn, Ambassador Greenfield affirmed, "The United States is keen to support Iraq in the field of addressing water scarcity and overcoming this crisis, especially by providing expertise to support and improve the issue of water management in Iraq and also through the UNAMI mission in Iraq."

 

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Iraq officially joined the United Nations Water Convention

2023.03.25 - 23:31

 

Baghdad - people  

The Ministry of Water Resources announced, on Saturday, that Iraq has officially joined the "Helsinki" agreement for the protection and use of transboundary watercourses.  

  

  

  

The ministry said in a statement, which "NAS" received a copy of (March 25, 2023), that "Iraq deposited the instrument of accession to the Convention for the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (known as the United Nations Water Convention) on the sidelines of the water conference in New York on 3/24." The agreement aims to ensure the sustainable use of transboundary water resources by facilitating cooperation and improving the management of water resources at the national level.  

  

The statement added, "Iraq is considered the first country in the Middle East to join this agreement and the forty-ninth member of this unique international legal and intergovernmental framework."  

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Iraq is the first country in the Middle East to join the United Nations Water Convention and a German invitation to its neighbors

2023-03-27 08:54

 

 

Shafaq News/ The German Embassy in Iraq announced today, Monday, that Iraq is the first country in the Middle East to join the United Nations Water Agreement, while it called on Iraq's neighboring countries to join the agreement for sustainable use of water and avoiding conflicts over natural resources.

 

Yesterday, Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources announced the country's accession to the "Helsinki" agreement for the protection and use of transboundary watercourses.

 

The German embassy said in a statement received by Shafaq News agency, "Iraq has become the first country in the Middle East to join the United Nations Water Convention, which aims to ensure the sustainable use of transboundary water resources."

 

The statement added, "It is important that Iraq's neighbors also join this agreement, as 19 out of 22 Arab countries suffer from water scarcity."

 

"With increasing water scarcity and the potential for conflicts between countries over resources, the United Nations is urging more countries to sign the Water Agreement, which is designed to reduce tensions and improve international cooperation," the statement continued.

 

The Iraqi President, Abd al-Latif Jamal Rashid, participated, through an invitation from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in the work of the New York Water Conference, which was organized by the international organization from 22-24 March, and stressed during his speech at the conference the need to accelerate progress in the field of water cooperation, indicating that the management Water resources made available more efficiently and effectively by the riparian states is important for the country.

 

Iraq suffers from a scarcity of river water, as well as rains and droughts, due to the upstream countries (Turkey and Iran) cutting and reducing its share of water, in addition to climate change.

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The President of the Republic and Ministers affirm the need to approve the budget

 

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The Prime Minister, Mr. Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani, met on Monday evening with the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.

 

During the meeting, they discussed the political, security, economic, environmental and service situation and developments in the country, where they discussed ways to support the government program aimed at providing the best services to citizens and enhancing security and stability, and the importance of speeding up the adoption of the budget, because of its impact on people's lives and livelihood.

 

The President of the Republic reviewed the results of Iraq's participation in the water conference organized by the United Nations in New York recently, and the outputs he called for in addressing the global water crisis, and the affirmation of the heads and leaders of the participating countries to support Iraq's efforts to confront water scarcity in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

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A meeting that brings together President Rashid and Al-Sudani.. A review of the results of participation in the Water Conference in New York

2023.04.03 - 22:05

 

Baghdad - people   

On Monday, the President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Rashid, and the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, discussed a package of files.  

  

 

  

A statement by Al-Sudani’s office, a copy of which “NAS” received, stated (April 3, 2023): “During the meeting, the political, security, economic, environmental and service developments in the country and developments in the country were discussed, as ways to support the government program aimed at providing the best services to citizens and enhancing security and stability were discussed. And the importance of speeding up the approval of the budget, because it affects people's lives and livelihoods.  

  

The statement added, "The President of the Republic reviewed the results of Iraq's participation in the water conference organized by the United Nations in New York recently, and the outputs he called for in addressing the global water crisis, and the confirmation of the heads and leaders of the participating countries to support Iraq's efforts to confront water scarcity in the Tigris and Euphrates rivers."  

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UN official: Iraq is facing the worst drought in modern times

• Time: 04/07/2023 11:35:24
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{Local: Al Furat News} The head of the United Nations Development Program in Baghdad, {Aoki Lootsma}, announced that Iraq is currently facing the worst drought in modern times.

Lotsma pointed out in a press statement to "a sharp decrease in the quantities of the Iraqi per capita share of water."
He explains the country's situation regarding the challenges of climate change and drought, noting that "Iraq is currently facing the worst drought in modern times, which undermines agricultural productivity and threatens the income and food security of the population."
It notes that "climate change poses a serious threat to basic human rights, sustainable growth, peace and stability in Iraq."
The UN official added, "Climate change is exacerbating the problem of scarcity and declining water quality of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which produce more than 90 percent of Iraq's surface water." 
He noted that "it is estimated that an increase in temperature by one degree Celsius and a decrease in precipitation by 10 percent by 2050 will lead to a 20 percent decrease in available fresh water, and thus a 25 percent decrease in the amount of water used for the agricultural sector." Which consumes about 80 percent of Iraq's water, which makes climate change a real threat to food security."
It also confirms the decline in the country's access to water from "about 30 billion cubic meters in 1933 to about 9.5 billion today, and it is expected that the per capita share of water will reach 479 cubic meters by 2030, which is far from the World Health Organization standard of 1700 meters." cube annually, and this threatens food security, life and development.”
He added that the Mesopotamian marshes, which were once the largest wetlands in the Middle East and home to biodiversity, have shrunk in size by more than 90 percent since the 1970s due to reduced river flows.
He concludes by saying, "The issue of climate change is at the heart of the work of the United Nations Development Program, and it is a comprehensive development issue. We support reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to the effects of climate change, strengthening institutional capacities to prevent and respond to the effects of climate change, and mainstreaming consideration of the risks of this change in policies." planning and development".
It is noteworthy that the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program had announced that Iraq is one of the countries in the world most affected by climate change, which means that agriculture in the country may be subject to extreme weather in summer and winter, and the matter requires facing the consequences of the crisis.