Iraq, located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, boasts fertile soil
as the cradle of ancient Mesopotamian civilization.
However, recent climate change has significantly reduced rainfall in the river basins,
slowing their flow and leading to challenges in water and food supply.

Iraq
Decreased waterand food supply andvulnerable to extreme temperatures
5th Place
* United Nations Global Environment Outlook 6 (GEO-6)
Children’s Climate Risk Index(Out of 163 countries)
61st Place
* United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Iraqi government is establishing a national climate change adaptation plan
to protect children from the impacts of climate change,
ensure disaster management for vulnerable populations,
prevent desertification, and conserve biodiversity.

Considering the impact of environmental issues on healthcare,
WeLoveU has cooperated consistently with the United Iraqi Medical Society
(UIMS) to launch the “Iraq Goes Green” campaign.

September to November last year, environmental awareness campaigns
were conducted at five major universities in Baghdad
to promote environmental consciousness.

Al-Turath University
Al-Nahrain University

On September 29, starting with an opening ceremony and street cleanup, until November 1,
various universities held conferences on climate crisis response and environmental
conservation to raise environmental awareness among young intellectuals.

Volunteers gifted reusable tumblers and eco-bags
to the students and citizens who participated in the campaignS,
encouraging them to reduce disposable items and plastic usage.

“Thank You for Supporting the Environmental Campaign.”

On February 21, the UIMS celebrated the successful conclusion
of their environmental campaign. They sent photos of the conferences held
at five universities and shared campaign-related news posted on social media with WeLoveU.

The campaign-related posts received over 150 million views,
indicating a strong response from Iraqi citizens.

A video of an opening speech by Naseer Shamma, a famous Iraqi musician
and the goodwill ambassador of the World Health Organization and of the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, also gained attention.
He expressed his support by saying, “The environmental campaign in Baghdad
will continue for a sustainable earth.”

On March 27, Ahmed M. Alheety, President of the UIMS,
expressed his gratitude through a video message.

“Iraq is significantly impacted by climate change. With the generous support of the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation, we launched the “Iraq Goes Green” campaign near the Tigris River, involving officials from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Education, and other government departments.
We expanded the campaign to five universities to raise environmental awareness among young people, who are our future. Thanks to WeLoveU’s warm support, we have been able to help the Iraqi people in difficult times. We hope to continue our cooperation with Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah of WeLoveU on this environmental campaign. Thank you so much.”

WeLoveU will continue to work closely with organizations around the world
to protect the lives and homes of our global neighbors
by focusing on environmental conservation. Our partnership
with the UIMS will also continue in the future.