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1/5 Iraq’a Council of Ministers cabinet approved the #MesopotamianRevitalization Initiative as framework for adapting Green Strategy to mitigate effects of climate change on Iraq and the region environment and economy. Time now is for action.
2/5 Iraq’s population will be 80/M by 2050 while desertification affects 39% of our country and 54% of our agricultural lands are degraded because of salination. Reduced water flow of the Tigris & Euphrates has also resulted in increased salinization of Shatt al Arab & the Gulf.
3/5 Iraq is classified as the 5th most vulnerable nation in the world because of water and food shortages and extreme temperatures.
Our water deficit will be 10.8 billion cubic meters by 2035 while our income will decrease as the world converts from oil to sustainable energy.
Our water deficit will be 10.8 billion cubic meters by 2035 while our income will decrease as the world converts from oil to sustainable energy.
4/5 The revitalization of Mesopotamia is vital for Iraq and the region, brings us together to face shared climate change challenges. The includes reforestation, modernization of water management, sustainable energy & CO2 reduction encourages the private sector to take lead.
5/5 The region must come together to pursue sustainable development based on economic integration & combating #ClimateChange. The status quo is truly untenable, we need to move the region towards environmentally sound economic cooperation & integration, away from conflict.
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