December 6, 2022 Iraq Water Report Some of Iraq’s water hardships, like seasonal floods and droughts, occur naturally. However, many of the most disruptive and destructive problems are man-made: water infrastructure debilitated by …
December 6, 2022 Water Resources in Iraq Macro rainwater harvesting schemes, usually in the form of dams along wadis, play an important role in the management of Iraq’s water resources. …
June 2, 2022 Jordan Water Report Demand for water continues to rise, putting huge pressure on the country’s water resources. The growing gap between supply and demand is mainly due …
Water Quality in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 Deterioration in water quality is exacerbated by droughts and is a major contributing factor to desertification of agricultural land. In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Groundwater - Pollution - Salinity
Water Use in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 Infrastructure deterioration and leakages, an outdated irrigation and drainage water collection system, perverse incentives in farm subsidies, and use of fresh … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Euphrates - Groundwater - Marshes
Water Infrastructure in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 Mosul Dam, Iraq’s largest dam with a capacity of 11 km³, poses a significant flood threat. The dam was built over beds of gypsum, which can dissolve without … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Dams - Traditional Systems - Water Treatment Plants
Water Management in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR)’s key responsibilities include the efficient allocation of available water resources and the development of additional … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Finance - Policy - Water Strategy
Water Challenges in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 Decades of war, sanctions and political instability have had profound impacts on water management in Iraq, turning its water system from one of the best in the … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Climate Change - Finance - Water Efficiency
Shared Water Resources in Iraq Published on December 6, 2022 Iraq depends on water that flows into the country from the Euphrates and Tigris as well as a number of tributaries. Reductions in the flows of these rivers … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Euphrates - Tigris - Transboundary Waters
What Does the Future Hold for Water in Iraq? Published on December 6, 2022 Like many countries around the world and particularly in the MENA region, Iraq’s projected future freshwater availability looks bleak, with an estimated water … In this article: Iraq | Country Report | Transboundary Waters - Water Scarcity - Water Strategy
Turkey Water Report Published on October 12, 2022 Turkey implements policies aimed at reducing water loss and leakages in all sectors, with a particular focus on mitigating the impact of climate change on water … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
What Does the Future Hold for Water in Turkey? Published on October 12, 2022 With drought putting additional pressure on rising urban water needs, the problem of meeting the water demand could become critical. Raising awareness of … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Policy - Water Strategy
Shared Water Resources in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Turkey has five transboundary river basins. These basins occupy an important position in Turkey’s international relations because of their transboundary … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Euphrates - Tigris - Transboundary Waters - Water Diplomacy
Water Challenges in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Groundwater resources are subject to intense use for agricultural purposes. Due to overextraction, most of the groundwater resources are threatened with … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Drought - Precipitation
Water Management in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 The ministry’s primary responsibilities include ensuring water management coordination, preparing river basin management plans, developing measures and … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Policy - Water Governance - Water Strategy
Water Infrastructure in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 While the water supply is already insufficient to satisfy the needs of the population, unplanned urban growth negatively affects the quantity and quality of … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Dams - Irrigation
Water Use in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 According to TÜİK forecasts, Turkey’s population will reach approximately 90 million in 2030, and accessible water will decrease from 1,404 cubic metres … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Population - Water Crisis - Water Scarcity - Water Strategy
Water Quality in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 Groundwater quality has deteriorated as a result of excessive abstraction for domestic and agricultural purposes, resulting in aquifer salinization in coastal … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Environment - Pollution
Water Resources in Turkey Published on October 12, 2022 In a country where agriculture accounts for more than 73% of the country’s water use, significant efforts should be made to improve efficiency, as the … In this article: Turkey | Country Report | Basin - Groundwater - Rainwater Harvesting
Lebanon Water Report Published on July 27, 2022 The water issue in Lebanon has been described as a paradox: ‘water abundant yet scarce’. This mainly refers to unsustainable management of the water … In this article: Lebanon | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Population
Jordan Water Report Published on June 2, 2022 Demand for water continues to rise, putting huge pressure on the country’s water resources. The growing gap between supply and demand is mainly due to rapid … In this article: Jordan | Country Report | Economy - Geography - Policy - Population - Water Scarcity
