Baghdad-INA
The Iraqi News Agency (INA) publishes the text of the final statement of the Iraq Climate Conference, which was held under the auspices of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani in Basra Governorate for the days of March 12-13, with broad regional, Arab and international participation.
The statement ,which was received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), said that "under the of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, and in coordination with the relevant ministries and authorities, the Parliamentary Health and Environment Committee, The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), international organizations and diplomatic missions accredited in Iraq, a conference was held in Basra Governorate ( Iraq for Climate) under the title (Our Climate is Life) for the period from 12-13 March 2023.”
"The conference opened with a speech by the Prime Minister, who emphasized that" Holding of the Conference at this time and in Basra Governorate is a message of exceptional interest from the Government to meet the challenges of climate change and a message to the international community, international organizations and the international Financing Funds to support the efforts of the Iraqi Government in implementing the national contribution document to address the consequences of climate change, utilize international financing mechanisms and take governmental and community action to raise awareness of climate change importance, "
The statement continued, “On the sidelines of the conference, six specialized sessions were held in which Iraqi and foreign officials and experts participated to discuss dealing with the priorities of environmental challenges in Iraq, international financing, the specific national contribution, the role of civil society organizations and international organizations to support climate action and water scarcity, as well as a special session on climate challenges in Basra Governorate was held , and the conferees recommended the following :
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