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Iraq Sustainable Development Forum 2025: Iraq Post-COP29 – Challenges and Opportunities
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The Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning and the Iraq Climate Change Center (IC3+) are honoured to host the Iraq Sustainable Development Forum 2025 (ISDF’25). Scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Bayan University, Baghdad, this flagship event will convene government officials, international organizations, and foreign delegates to address the critical nexus of climate change, energy transition, and sustainable economic development.
ISDF’25 builds on the outcomes of COP29, offering a platform to explore the challenges and opportunities Iraq faces in achieving its climate goals. Organized in collaboration with the Government of Iraq and key ministries, the forum will focus on fostering partnerships, innovative solutions, and actionable strategies to advance Iraq’s green transition.
Forum Highlights:
- Post-COP29 Climate Commitments: Evaluating Iraq’s progress and defining actionable steps to align with global climate goals.
- Energy Security and Transition: Addressing challenges in securing clean energy supplies and advancing renewable energy adoption.
- Financing Green Development: Exploring strategies to mobilize financial support and encourage investment in sustainable projects.
- Collaboration for Sustainable Development: Strengthening public-private partnerships and international cooperation to overcome policy, financial, and infrastructure barriers.
- Advancing the Green Economy: Promoting diversification through green industries and the adoption of circular economy principles.
- Innovative Technologies and Case Studies: Showcasing success stories from Iraq and the region in building climate resilience and fostering sustainability.
The agenda will feature engaging panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and opportunities for networking, offering participants valuable insights and fostering collaboration to drive sustainable development in Iraq.
National Adaptation Plan (NAP)
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process is designed to help countries—particularly developing nations—reduce their vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. It does so through strategic, forward-looking planning that incorporates projections of future climate conditions. NAPs are widely regarded as a critical tool for enabling effective climate adaptation.
In Iraq, a three-year project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with an investment exceeding USD $2.5 million is underway to support the development and implementation of its NAP. This initiative places a strong emphasis on building institutional, technical, and financial capacities, ensuring that the country’s medium- and long-term adaptation priorities are fully embedded within national development strategies.
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