A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 60 percent of Iraq’s young population—under the age of 25—are increasingly at risk of climate change.
Iraq, already grappling with a myriad of challenges, is now facing the dire consequences of climate change, with children bearing the brunt of its effects, the report said.
According to UNICEF, Iraq ranks 61st out of 163 countries globally in terms of the threats posed by climate change to its children and youth.
The Iraqi Ministry of Health reports a concerning trend, with 20 to 25 children diagnosed with cancer every month, alongside numerous cases of diarrhea, asthma, and dehydration.
