 Strategies and challenges to develop the Shatt Al-Arab and Marshes 2010-04-10
On 3 April 2010, the Iraqi Institute for Economic Reform held a public policy seminar entitled, “Strategies and challenges to develop the Shatt Al-Arab and marshes”
The first part of the seminar focused on challenges related to the Shatt Al-Arab and discussed possible solutions. Speakers included:
Awn Dhiyab – Transformations in the water environment of the Shatt Al-Arab;
Khayriya Aboud Yaseen – Deterioration in the Shatt Al-Arab;
Dr Badr Al-Badran – Pros and Cons of the proposed dam on the Shatt Al-Arab;
Umran Al-Lamy – Effects of the Arabian Gulf on the Shatt Al-Arab;
Osama Al-Wahily – Hydrologic, geomorphological and sedimentary effects on the Shatt Al-Arab.
The second session focused on strategies, challenges and solutions to developing the Iraqi marshes. Presentations were delivered by the following:
Dr Hamid Ahmed Khalaf – A review of international efforts to revive the marshes of southern Iraq;
Abdul Kadhim – Relationship between the marshes and the Tigris and Euphrates and environmental management;
Hussain Al-Asadi – Revival of the marshes: constraints and solutions;
Osama Abdulmajeed – Construction of low-cost housing in the marshes.
The seminar featured a range of discussions between delegates and a set of recommendations have been published.
For more information about the seminar please click HERE
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