Parliamentary entities concerned with agriculture and water have issued stark warnings regarding the severe repercussions of climate change on Iraq, affirming that approximately 70% of the country's land is now threatened by harsh droughts. Reports attribute this environmental decline to the lack of effective national strategies and the water policies of neighboring countries, which have significantly reduced Iraq's share of shared rivers. Experts clarified that the crisis has transcended environmental bounds to severely impact the economic and agricultural sectors, leading to a reduction in the agricultural plan for strategic crops such as wheat and barley, and causing substantial losses for farmers. Relevant authorities have called for the urgent formulation of a scientifically-based national plan to manage water resources and ensure food security, prioritizing the protection of the severely affected marshlands.
