Climate Action

We are committed to working with with communities to strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change and raise awareness on sustainability. 

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Iraq is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to global warming. Decreasing rainfall, rising temperatures, droughts and soil degradation are fast transforming Iraq into a desert landscape, threatening it's peace and stability.

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As a result, Iraq faces huge challenges including water scarcity, food insecurity, desertification, heat related health risks, waterborne diseases, conflict and violence caused by relocation and resource scarcity, displacement, and more. 

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That's why implementing projects which address the impacts of climate change, build communities' resilience and promote sustainable resource usage are so important to us. We're also implementing a research project on the impacts of climate-induced migration in Ninewah, Diyala, Kirkuk and Sulimania in coordination with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Berghof Foundation and GIST. ​The findings from this research will inform policy briefs, community dialogues, and help to find strategies for peacebuilding and governance in the face of climate change.