Lina Eklund

  • Drought in the Marshes of Southern Iraq. By john wreford / Alamy Stock Photo

    Returning to traditional solutions in the face of climate challenges

    The Middle East region is facing major challenges related to climate change, and Iraq is no exception. Despite being a historically water-rich country, Iraq faces demands from multiple directions for this critical resource: population growth, the legacy of multiple wars, transboundary water (mis)management and a changing climate. An analysis of a commonly used drought index […]
    Lina Eklund and Hossein Hashemi/
    May 22, 2024