NDC Status Iraq submitted its revised NDC in October 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Iraq has increased its conditional mitigation target to 15% compared to business as usual in the updated NDC, from 13% in the initial NDC. In addition, the unconditional mitigation target was increased from 1% to 2%, compared to business as usual. The revised NDC
READ MOREIraq''s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 – equivalent to 90 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. The majority, or 13%, is conditional on Iraq receiving $100 billion in financing from investors and multilateral
READ MOREWe compliment Iraq and Total Energies on the signing of a $27-billion energy deal that will accelerate Iraq''s path to energy self-sufficiency and advance Iraq''s
READ MOREPower generation from renewable energy sources would increase Iraq''s energy security and reduce the power sector''s greenhouse gas emissions, which account for almost half of Iraq''s total emissions,
READ MOREDecember 12, 2023. 1522. 3 min. Baghdad (IraqiNews ) – Sungrow, a Chinese renewable energy manufacturer, is pushing the growth of Iraq''s green energy industry, taking a cautious step toward
READ MOREIraq has struck a major deal with France''s TotalEnergies company, bringing in $27 billion in foreign investment to build up natural resource development and
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READ MOREISLAM HERO/KURDISTAN 24. Ten years after China proposed the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies continue to bring opportunities for green development to the world, such as the move to help Iraq build its largest photovoltaic power station to mitigate energy shortage. The groundbreaking ceremony for the plant was held
READ MOREThe steady and insatiable increase in demand for electricity in the Kurdistan Region presents a major challenge. From 1991 to 2003, the area relied solely on two hydropower stations to meet its relatively limited energy needs. With the opening of the country to international trade after the fall of the Ba''athist regime, power-hungry
READ MOREChinese companies won most of the oil and gas deals in Iraq''s energy bidding round launched on Saturday as the Opec member country seeks to strengthen reserves and revenue.. A total of 29 oil and gas projects are available in the latest energy bidding rounds that last three days.. Sixteen fields and exploration blocks were offered as
READ MOREThe proposed green hydrogen project aims to produce 800 tons annually, leveraging solar energy for electrolysis—a process that splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. By harnessing renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, Iraq seeks to capitalize on its abundant natural resources to drive sustainable development.
READ MOREDuhok –Duhok will soon have its first solar energy park in a major step towards becoming a low-carbon governorate, setting an example on sustainable renewable energy to follow in Iraq. On 04 February 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a letter of agreement with the Governorate of Duhok to establish a pilot
READ MOREA recent World Bank report highlighted that more than 98 percent of Iraq''s electricity is still generated from fossil fuels. Authorities say they aim to harness green energy to meet a third of
READ MOREDespite Iraq''s attachment to the allure of oil revenue and burning hydrocarbons for electricity, the reasons for supporting the global green transition are becoming more stark. The UN Environment Programme classifies Iraq as the fifth most vulnerable country in the world to decreased water, food availability and extreme
READ MOREOur mission. The mission of the Iraq Green Climate Organisation (IGCO) revolves around several key objectives. These include the protection and preservation of Iraq''s natural ecosystems and biodiversity, fostering sustainable practices that balance human development with ecological stewardship, and enhancing public health through strategic
READ MORE2 July 2021. Getty Images. Iraq''s prime minister has announced an urgent plan to tackle the power cuts. Widespread power cuts have hit Iraq at a time when the country is suffering scorching summer
READ MOREIraq: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page
READ MOREIraq plans push on solar and green hydrogen projects Hayan Abdel Ghani, Iraq''s oil minister, unveils plans for a green hydrogen project for the South Refineries Company, including a 130MW solar energy plant. It would provide Iraq with 800 tonnes of green hydrogen a year through solar-powered electrolysis. Iraq, Opec''s second-largest
READ MOREIn 2022, Iraq relied on fossil fuels for 98% of its electricity generation. Its emissions per capita were slightly above the global average. Gas generation increased 105% year-on
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READ MOREThe vision of the Iraq Green Climate Organisation (IGCO) is to serve as a dedicated guardian of Iraq''s environment and cultural heritage. Our commitment is rooted in protecting and preserving the natural ecosystems and rich biodiversity that define Iraq''s ecological landscape. IGCO''s vision includes the promotion of sustainable practices that
READ MOREBy Azhar Al-Rubaie. 8 Jul 2021. Basra, Iraq – As summer temperatures reached scorching levels, hundreds of Iraqis poured into the streets to protest widespread power outages in Baghdad and the
READ MOREIraq is planning to build solar plants and its first green hydrogen project as part of a strategy to tackle power shortages and reduce its carbon footprint. The country''s
READ MOREThere are a number of pathways available for the future of electricity supply in Iraq but the most affordable, reliable and sustainable path requires cutting network losses by half at least, strengthening regional interconnections,
READ MOREIn the longer term, Iraq''s Green Energy program should be designed to be a source of income and to promote regional links. Transition networks should be established with a view to exporting any eventual excess power generation north and south, and to be a transport route for solar electricity from the Gulf to Turkey and Europe.
READ MOREAffordable and Clean Energy. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 7. The world is making progress towards Goal 7, with encouraging signs that energy is becoming more sustainable and widely available. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to improve
READ MOREThe projects reaffirm the governorates'' commitment to developing clean energy solutions, in addition to UNDP''s and the EU''s continuous support to projects that address climate
READ MOREIraq should link these initiatives to a more ambitious Green Energy program, designed to shift Iraq''s energy-use patterns, enhance its energy efficiency, and
READ MOREThe projects reaffirm the governorates'' commitment to developing clean energy solutions, in addition to UNDP''s and the EU''s continuous support to projects that address climate change and a green economy in Iraq, under Supporting Recovery and Stability in Iraq Through Local Development programme, funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP.
READ MORESource: The Brookings Institute. The United States has spent US $4.3 billion to help Iraq''s Ministry of Electricity fix the country''s power grid, by resurrecting old plants and bringing new
READ MOREBAGHDAD – The International Energy Agency has commended the Iraqi government''s plans to carry out important reforms of its electricity sector to address the significant challenges it is facing.
READ MOREGreen technology and energy solutions, including solar energy, are being implemented in Iraq to address the country''s energy challenges and promote green building practices. The adoption of sustainable energy sources is crucial for reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing the environmental impact of the construction industry.
READ MOREBaghdad, Iraq; June 28, 2021: GE has announced a comprehensive "Energy Transition Plan" for Iraq, presenting its transformative strategies to support the country''s evolution to a cleaner energy future. The plan includes several key pillars that support the government''s goals to enhance Iraq''s power infrastructure, as well as promote
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