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📖 Read the report and explore how Iraq’s air pollution challenges must be addressed both at the national level and as part of international environmental and climate agenda – especially in the lead-up to #COP30 Climate Conference: paxforpeace.nl/publications...
Gasping for Air - PAX
The Need to Tackle’s Iraq’s Air Pollution Crisis
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June 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
...and highlights the urgency of rapid decarbonisation through transition to sustainable energy, given the severity of fossil fuel pollution in conflict-affected states.
June 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The report’s findings demonstrate why addressing environmental impacts of armed conflicts should be part of global policy discussions around climate change mitigation and adaptation...
June 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are publishing a new report “Gasping for Air”, taking stock of the key issues driving air pollution in Iraq - from gas flaring to dust storms and urban smog, to long-lasting conflict-pollution legacy – and offers policy recommendations for the country’s climate agenda.
June 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
4️⃣ Ensure fair and equal access to clean water
5️⃣ Promote sustainable water use as part of climate adaptation
6️⃣ Clean-up water resources from toxic remnants of war
7️⃣ Strengthen cross-border cooperation on water management.
April 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
1️⃣ Protect water sources from militarization
2️⃣ Include water and sanitation infrastructure in recovery efforts
3️⃣ Strengthen water governance at all levels
April 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
For years we’ve been advocating to ensure that the Netherlands and the European Union adhere to their obligations under international law, thus not to contribute to serious violations.
February 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory are illegal under international law. Their construction and expansion by Israel are serious violations of international humanitarian law and go hand in hand with systematic human rights violations against the Palestinian population.
February 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
With the letter we urge the EU to take action to prohibit all trade and business between the EU and Israel’s illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. This is essential step for the EU and its member states to fulfill their obligations under international law.
February 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM