Assessment of Environmental "hot Spots" in Iraq

Assessment of Environmental
Author:
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9280726501

"This document is a report of the results of a project managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess contaminated sites in Iraq. The work was carried out over the period January 2004 to July 2005 in Iraq, with support activities in Jordan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The project was managed by the UNEP Post-Conflict Branch, based in Geneva. The project was overseen by the United Nations Development Group for Iraq in its role of coordinator for the entire UN development programme within Iraq. The Iraqi Government partner was the Ministry of the Environment (MoEn). The project covers contaminated land issues at the national level and also for five individual sites selected for priority assessment."--P. 16.

Assessment of Environmental Hotspots in Iraq

Assessment of Environmental Hotspots in Iraq
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2006-02-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781422304013

In July 2004, the UN Environment Programme was awarded a project for Strengthening environmental governance in Iraq through environmental assessment & capacity buildingÓ. One of the major elements of the project was to assess contaminated sites in Iraq, in partnership with Iraq's Ministry of the Environ. This report contains the findings of this project. Contents: the environmental site assessment project; country context; capacity building activities; site identification & screening; site assessment activities; Al Qadissiya results & recommendations; Al Suwaira results & recommendations; Khan Dhari results & recommendations; Al Mishraq results & recommendations; Ouireej results & recommendations; & conclusions. Illustrations.

UNEP in Iraq

UNEP in Iraq
Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789280729061

This report is an up-to-date compilation of the various activities undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Iraq between 2003 and 2006. It makes an objective assessment of the impacts of UNEP's intervention and documents the lessons learnt in implementing the activities in a complex situation such as Iraq. The publication provides a significant insight into the overall success of UNEP's intervention in Iraq.

Go Between

Go Between
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2005
Genre: Non-governmental organizations
ISBN:

Human Rights and War Through Civilian Eyes

Human Rights and War Through Civilian Eyes
Author: Thomas W. Smith
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 0812248635

Human rights and the norms of modern warfare -- Humanizing the laws of war -- The implosion of Iraq : "shock and awe," insurgency, and sectarian terror -- The Gaza wars, 2008-2014 : human rights agency and advocacy -- Who's responsible? Justice and accountability -- "Kind-hearted gunmen" : human rights and humanitarian intervention.

Southern Iraq's Marshes

Southern Iraq's Marshes
Author: Laith A. Jawad
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 815
Release: 2021-05-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030662381

The Mesopotamian marshes are important for economic, social, and biodiversity values and have been home to indigenous human communities for millennia. They are regarded as a legendary site. This multi-authored book contains chapters written by world-renowned experts in their field. Both basic and applied information are made available, making the book a must-have for a wide spectrum of users. For example, an understanding of the natural and the social aspects of the marshes, as described here, is an obvious prerequisite for a pest management plan in this area. Scholars interested in wetlands can use this book as a guide to compare different wetlands areas in Asia. The bibliography section contains valuable references to the marsh areas and research in the field. This book serves as an up-to-date comprehensive source of information on different aspects of the southern marshes of Iraq and is aimed at academic scholars, environmentalists, and decision makers.

Desk Study on the Environment in Iraq

Desk Study on the Environment in Iraq
Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN:

This study focuses on the state of Iraq's environment following decades of armed conflict, economic sanctions and the absence of environmental management principles in national planning. It highlights options to tackle the environmental threats to human health from disrupted or contaminated water supplies, inadequate sanitation and waste systems, as well as for wider responses to address longer-term environmental risks. At present, following the conflict in March/April 2003, restoring law and order is a key priority for dealing effectively with humanitarian and environmental problems.

Basra is Thirsty

Basra is Thirsty
Author: Belkis Wille
Publisher:
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2019
Genre: Drinking water
ISBN: 9781623137502

"For almost 30 years, including during the period of occupation by the US- and UK-led Coalition Provisional Authority, authorities in Iraq have failed to provide Basra's 4 million residents with safe drinking water. The water crisis came to a head in 2018, when at least 118,000 people were hospitalized with rashes, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea because of contamination of the water in the Shatt al-Arab, the river Basra sits on. A severe water shortage from upstream has led to seawater incurring into the Shatt al-Arab so that farmers have had to irrigate their land with salt water - losing most of their produce over the last decade. This continuing water crisis is a result of a complex combination of factors including mismanagement of upstream flows leading to too little water coming to Basra; pollution in Basra and further upstream, including raw sewage, garbage, oil spills, and industrial and agricultural waste; damming by neighboring Iran and Turkey; and climate change. Corruption, including by local authorities, has also led to illegal use of precious freshwater resources. Since last summer the government has refused to make public any of its investigations into why the water poisoned people. Nor has it announced any significant measures to improve the quality of water in Basra in coming years. Iraqi authorities have an obligation to secure Basrawis' right to use their land and to safe drinking water and to inform the public when water sources are unsafe. Where authorities have violated these rights, they should ensure that people can access an effective remedy against those responsible"--Page 4 of cover

UNEP Annual Report

UNEP Annual Report
Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2004-05-14
Genre: Environmental policy
ISBN: 9280724266

This report details the goals and activities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote global sustainable development in 2003, as well as providing information on the organisation's funding, structure, personnel and offices around the world. Special attention is given to: Water for the future; Environment and security; Protecting the atmosphere; The regional perspective; Leadership for sustainable development; Knowledge for decision making; Sustainable consumption and production; and, Participation and inspiration.

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: Their Environment from Headwaters to Mouth

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: Their Environment from Headwaters to Mouth
Author: Laith A. Jawad
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1612
Release: 2021-09-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030575705

The system of the Tigris-Euphrates Rivers is one of the great river systems of southwestern Asia. It comprises the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which follow roughly parallel courses through the heart of the Middle East. The lower portion of the region that they run through is known as Mesopotamia, was one of the cradles of civilisation. There are several environmental factors that govern the nature of the two rivers and shape the landscape the two rivers running through. Geological events create rivers, climate monitor the water supply, the surrounding land influences the vegetation and the physical and chemical features of water. The Tigris-Euphrates system runs through the territory of four countries, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. Therefore, any scientific approach to the environment of these two rivers should include the natural history events in these countries. The book "Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: Their Environment from Headwaters to Mouth" will be divided into nine parts. These parts deal with the issues of the environment, the status of the flora and fauna, the abiotic aspects, ecology, hydrological regime of the two rivers, the biotic aspects. Water resources, stress of the environment, conservation issues. Since the book of Julian Rzoska "Euphrates and Tigris Mesopotamian Ecology and Destiny" in 1980, no book or major reference has been published that includes between its cover the facts and information that the present book will present. Therefore, the importance of the present book falls in stating the present status of the environment of the two rivers and the comparison of their environment between now and that of 37 years ago as given by J. Rzoska (1980). The recent studies showed that there are a large number of natural and political events that happened within the last three decades in the area of the Tigris-Euphrates river system that for sure have done a great change to the environment of the two rivers and consequently changing the biological and non-biological resources of the two rivers. This book will be a reference book to both Academic and students across the Middle East in different disciplines of knowledge to use in their researches on Tigris-Euphrates river system. The scholars interested in this area will use this book as a guide to compare this freshwater system with other areas in Asia and the world.