New agreement between Ministry of Water Resources and FAO introduces innovative tools to monitor water productivity in Iraq The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Iraq and the Ministry of Water Resources launched yesterday the project Monitoring Water Productivity using Remote Sensing, as part of a global programme, WaPOR phase II,
Iraq has been experiencing an ongoing water crisis for years and has largely placed the blame on its neighbour Iran for aggravating its water conditions and supply.
Climate change is increasing the strain on Iraqi society and public services. Despite this, the country's political figures are overlooking the huge benefits that climate investment would bring.