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As part of Iraq’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its national response to climate change, the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), organized a national training workshop on 14–15 April entitled “Integrating Climate Adaptation Concepts into Public Education Curricula.” The event saw active participation from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as international organizations including UNICEF.
The workshop aimed to enhance the capacities of educational and academic staff to integrate climate adaptation into school and university curricula, in line with Iraq’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Youssef Mueid, Director of the Climate Change Directorate at the Ministry of Environment, emphasized that integrating adaptation concepts in education is a national priority. Mr. Yasir Mohammed, Environmental Expert and UNEP Representative in Iraq, also highlighted the vital role of education in preparing societies to face climate-related challenges.
This collaboration reflects UNEP’s central role in supporting countries like Iraq to strengthen environmental and climate policy integration. UNEP provides technical guidance, capacity building, and facilitates the exchange of global knowledge to ensure that environmental concepts are effectively embedded in national education systems, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The workshop concluded with presentations of group work outcomes and a proposed action plan, including the formation of technical committees, development of educational materials, and future training sessions. Participants stressed the importance of continued collaboration between government, academia, and civil society to mainstream climate education across Iraq.