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Iraqi News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Environment Ministry: Green Climate Fund Approves $1.3 Billion in Financing for Iraq's Climate Program
Baghdad-INA Minister of Environment Hallo Al-Askari announced on Thursday that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the Iraqi climate finance program, with a total cost of $1.3 billion. Al-Askari said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that "The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the Iraqi climate finance program, with a total cost of $1.3 billion, to finance climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, as part of national financing that includes all Iraqi governorates, including the Kurdistan Region." Al-Askari explained that "this program represents a comprehensive national proposal to secure climate finance for multi-sector projects, including the Ministries of Agriculture, Municipalities, Water Resources, and others." He considered that "this achievement reflects the Iraqi government's commitment to achieving climate goals and indicates the growing international interest in Iraq and potential support from development partners." The Minister of Environment emphasized that "this climate funding does not belong solely to the Ministry of Environment, but rather is a joint national allocation that serves all parties involved in addressing the challenges of climate change in Iraq."
Iraqi News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Minister of Environment: Iraq has begun taking preparatory steps in preparation for COP30
Baghdad – INA Minister of Environment He Lu Al-Askari announced on Wednesday that Iraq has begun taking preparatory steps in preparation for COP30, noting that addressing the climate crisis requires shared responsibility. In a speech received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) during his participation in the Copenhagen Ministerial Conference on Climate Change in Denmark, Al-Askari said that "Iraq renews its commitment to the international path to confront climate change," stressing "the need to formulate clear global commitments that contribute to accelerating the implementation of environmental pledges." The Minister of Environment presented "a series of qualitative proposals that conveyed Iraq's vision and position on the most prominent international environmental issues. He also spoke on behalf of the Group of 77 and China," calling for "a tangible collective commitment to implementing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and enhancing preparations for COP30." Al-Askari explained that "addressing the climate crisis requires shared but differentiated responsibility," calling on "developed countries to fulfill their commitments to support developing countries, especially those facing worsening environmental challenges, by providing climate finance, facilitating technology transfer, and capacity building." Iraq participated in four high-level ministerial sessions, during which the Minister of Environment delivered Iraq's statement, along with the statement of the Group of 77 and China. Al-Askari called for "aligning international efforts with the Paris Climate Agreement and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring the protection of the most vulnerable groups such as women, children, and youth."
Iraqi News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Minister of Environment: Iraq has begun taking preparatory steps for COP30
Baghdad-INA Minister of Environment Hallo Al-Askari announced on Wednesday that Iraq has begun taking preparatory steps in preparation for COP30, noting that addressing the climate crisis requires shared responsibility. In a speech received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) during his participation in Copenhagen Ministerial Conference on Climate Change in Denmark, Al-Askari said that "Iraq renews its commitment to the international path to confront climate change," stressing "the need to formulate clear global commitments that contribute to accelerating the implementation of environmental pledges." Hallo presented "a series of qualitative proposals that conveyed Iraq's vision and position on the most prominent international environmental issues. He also spoke on behalf of the Group of 77 and China," calling for "a tangible collective commitment to implementing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and enhancing preparations for COP30." Al-Askari explained that "addressing the climate crisis requires shared but differentiated responsibility," calling on "developed countries to fulfill their commitments to support developing countries, especially those facing worsening environmental challenges, by providing climate finance, facilitating technology transfer, and building capacity." The Minister of Environment noted that "Iraq has already begun taking preparatory steps at the national level in preparation for COP30, by updating the Nationally Determined Contributions document, preparing a climate finance roadmap, and strengthening cooperation frameworks between relevant government agencies, international organizations, and technical partners." He emphasized "the importance of engaging the local community, especially youth and women, in efforts to combat climate change."
Iraqi News
08-04-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Preparations for the first International Conference on Carbon Economy in Iraq
Minister of Environment, Halo Al-Askari, announced on Tuesday the commencement of preparations for the first international conference on the carbon economy in Iraq, under the patronage of PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani. Minister Al-Askari affirmed that "this conference is a qualitative step within the government's efforts to diversify sources of national income and strengthen the green economy, by attracting investments in carbon markets and opening up prospects for sustainable climate finance, since PM Al-Sudani stressed that his government is a government of implementation towards environmental reform, improvement, sustainability, and effective engagement in green economy projects," according to a statement by the ministry - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. "The conference aims to attract local and international investors and create an appropriate environment for establishing strategic partnerships that contribute to advancing sustainable development," noting that "Iraq possesses promising opportunities in the field of carbon trading, in line with its international commitments to combat climate change." he included. Al-Askari continued, "The conference will also serve as an international platform to showcase Iraq's environmental initiatives and discuss investment mechanisms for carbon revenues and environmental improvement projects," calling on all stakeholders to participate actively to ensure the achievement of the desired development goals. In turn, the General Manager of the Carbon Economics Company, Nadhir Abboud Fazaa, confirmed that "there is widespread interest from local, Arab, and international companies in investing in the carbon economics sector," noting that "the ministry is working to build bridges of cooperation between these companies and sectoral ministries to implement projects that align with the government's vision for a sustainable green economy."
Iraqi News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Major industrialized countries must bear responsibility for the effects of climate change
Iraqi Minister of Environment Hallo Al-Askari stressed on Tuesday that Iraq is among the countries affected by climate change and that major industrialized countries must bear the moral and legal responsibility to support developing countries. "Iraq is among the countries affected by climate change, but not among the countries that influence it," said Al-Askari in his remarks during the Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in the German capital - according to a statement by the Ministry of Environment and received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He stressed that "major industrialized countries bear the moral and legal responsibility to support developing countries, including Iraq, to help them implement mitigation and adaptation projects to confront the repercussions of climate change." "Climate finance is the critical element for enhancing climate ambition," he added, stressing that the outcomes of the Conference of the Parties - COP29 regarding the means of implementation, "especially financing, are still insufficient." He added that "the lack of adequate funding hinders the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions - NDCs and limits the ability of developing countries to take effective action to address climate change." Al-Askari stressed "the importance of adhering to the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, particularly the principle of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities - CBDR-RC, taking into account each country's national circumstances." "Political will at the highest levels is a pivotal factor in advancing climate action, along with the need to build trust among international partners and fulfill climate finance commitments," he noted. Regarding the role of the G77 and China, "the Minister affirmed that the group is committed to implementing the Global Stocktake - GST, but stressed that climate finance remains the missing link in implementing climate commitments." He explained that the decisions taken regarding the GST must be translated into practical steps that enhance climate action on the ground. The Minister of Environment concluded his remarks by emphasizing that "the G77 and China will continue to put forward constructive proposals to bridge the financing gap," calling on "major industrialized countries to shoulder their responsibilities and work diligently and in good faith to ensure tangible progress in combating global climate change."
