Iraq is highly exposed to climate change-related extreme weather events. Droughts, floods, heatwaves and dust storms are negatively affecting the environment, agriculture, water availability, health and other aspects of the everyday lives of Iraq’s population. These climate change impacts undermine development and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, which, combined with other factors, increases the risk of instability and conflict.
- Published year: 2023
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Full version:
2023 NUPI_FactSheet_Iraq.pdf (1,1 MB)
- Publisher: NUPI og SIPRI
- Page count: 4
- Language: Engelsk
- Journal: CPSR
