A Gender and Inclusive Climate-Migration Study in Hatra
Publisher: People In Need
Author(s): Majd Zaghir
Date: 2023
Topics: Gender
Countries: Iraq
As highlighted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Iraq ranks as the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change, with factors such as decreased water and food availability, extreme temperatures, and intensified droughts affecting its ecosystems and farmers. These changes in climate patterns have significant consequences for agriculture productivity, directly impacting the country's economy, particularly in an oil-dependent context. The combination of climate-related challenges and mismanagement of natural resources exacerbates the vulnerabilities faced by Iraqi communities.