University of Shatrah Organises a Scientific Seminar on "Climate Change in Iraq and Its Impact on Population Displacement"

The Department of Postgraduate Studies Affairs at the University Presidency organised a scientific seminar entitled "Climate Change in Iraq and Its Impact on Population Displacement" on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, in the University's Discussions Hall. The lecturers were Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Baqir Jumaa and Mr. Hazim Raheem Khudhair, and it was moderated by Ms. Hiba Hussein

The seminar addressed the main features of these transformations and their effects on the population over several eras, in addition to the adaptation mechanisms and solutions that were used to confront harsh climatic conditions.

The seminar lecturers addressed climate change from several angles, most notably the scientific causes of climate change and the impact of human activity on it, the social and economic effects resulting from these changes, particularly the phenomenon of population displacement, as well as the proposed strategies and policies for adaptation and for limiting future impacts.

This seminar comes within the framework of the University of Shatrah's interest in shedding light on current environmental issues and enhancing scientific and community awareness of the importance of confronting climate change and its growing effects on Iraqi society.