Iraq and Canada discuss cooperation in climate change and water crisis

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10-04-2023, 22:47

INA - BAGHDAD

Environment Minister Nizar Amedi discussed on Monday, with the Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Gregory Galligan, frameworks for cooperation in climate change and water crisis.

Amedi expressed his hope that the international community, especially Canada, would double cooperation and support for Iraq in facing the problems of climate change and drought, said the ministry in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

The minister indicated, according to the statement, "The government's great interest in developing solutions and treatments for the effects of climate change and water scarcity, as well as proceeding with the implementation of important strategic projects in modern technology, exploitation of associated gas, and reducing emissions to reach a reduction in emissions within the Iraqi National Contributions Document by 2030."

They discussed joint cooperation in facing the effects of climate change, sustainable agriculture and green technology, discussing the causes facing the water sector in the country, and investing in Iraq's participation in the COP 28 conference that will be held during this year in Dubai. Iraq's participation will be effective in proposing the issue of the Iraqi environmental situation on the international community.

In turn, the Canadian ambassador expressed his "high appreciation for what the Iraqi government is doing viap its programs and projects at Iraq Climate Conference and its active interest in the environmental sector," pointing to "the importance of supporting Iraq in facing climate change and moving to a sustainable country."