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Sustainable Environmental Development in Iraq: UNDAF Priorities and Achievements

The UNDAF Priority Working Group 3 on Environment aims to promote sustainable development in Iraq. Key objectives include protecting air and water quality, combating desertification, raising environmental awareness, and enhancing regional cooperation. The Iraqi government has institutionalized a policy framework for sustainable management of natural resources and has improved response mechanisms for climate change and disaster risks. Funding efforts between 2011-2014 highlight a need for increased mobilization to meet total requested funds of $218.73 million, emphasizing collaboration with international organizations.

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Sustainable Environmental Development in Iraq: UNDAF Priorities and Achievements

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  1. UNDAF PRIORITY WORKING GROUP 3ENVIRONMENT 4 December 2011

  2. Environment PWG Membership

  3. PWG Membership … cont’d

  4. National Development Plan Environment Objectives Promoting sustainable development Monitoring the environmental reality Protecting Air Quality Protecting water from pollution Ending desertification Raising environmental awareness Raising regional and international cooperation Developing and building environmental capabilities 4

  5. UNDAF Environment Priority Area Development Outcomes The Iraqi state has institutionalized policy and operational framework for the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources. (UNIDO, FAO, UNESCO, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, UNDP, UNEP) The Iraqi state is responsive to climate change issues in line with its commitments to ratified international agreements. (WHO UNIDO, UNESCO, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, UNDP) Government of Iraq has improved programmes for the prevention and control of pollution. (UNIDO, FAO, WHO, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, UNDP, UNEP) Government of Iraq has institutionalized improved mechanisms to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural and man-made disasters. (FAO, WHO, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, UNDP, UNEP, IOM)

  6. KeyAchievements 6

  7. Key Achievements … cont’d 7

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  9. Environment Priority Area Funding Status Total Funds Requested (2011-2014): $218.73million Funds Available as of 30 September 2011: $36.38million (or 16.63% funded) Funds to be Mobilized: $182.35million

  10. Funding Status (as of 30 September 2011)

  11. Programmatic & Operational Considerations 11

  12. THANK YOU 12

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