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Marshlands and river communities face compounding water scarcity.

Current Urgency
Active Legal Battles 24
Critical Incidents 11
Policy Interventions 09

Marshland Protection

The Ecological Mandate

Restore marsh ecosystems and secure equitable downstream flows.

Active Campaigns View All Campaigns →

Critical interventions currently underway to halt ecological degradation and defend legal rights.

Iraq Legal Defense Campaign 3
LEGAL DEFENSE

Iraq Legal Defense Campaign 3

Field and legal partners are coordinating action to protect communities across Iraq.

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Defend Southern Marsh Communities
WATER SOVEREIGNTY

Defend Southern Marsh Communities

A coordinated campaign combining legal action, field monitoring, and public advocacy.

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Restore Marshland Water Rights
WATER SOVEREIGNTY

Restore Marshland Water Rights

A coordinated campaign combining legal action, field monitoring, and public advocacy.

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Resources & Insights View All Resources & Insights →

FIELD REPORT
Water Sovereignty in the Tigris-Euphrates Basin

A comprehensive investigation detailing structural inequalities, legal gaps, and community impact.

23 June
FIELD REPORT
Iraq Field Report 2

Verified Field Report documenting environmental risk and legal opportunity in Iraq.

23 June
LEGAL BRIEF
Iraq Legal Brief 3

Verified Legal Brief documenting environmental risk and legal opportunity in Iraq.

23 June

News & Analysis View All News →

Editorial insights, opinion pieces, and field updates from our experts on the ground.

Marsh Arab Communities Document Critical Salinity Spikes
FIELD UPDATE

Marsh Arab Communities Document Critical Salinity Spikes

A verified briefing on escalating environmental risk and community impact.

Iraq: Editorial Update 2
EDITORIAL

Iraq: Editorial Update 2

Analysis and verified reporting from frontline partners.

Iraq: Field Update Update 3
FIELD UPDATE

Iraq: Field Update Update 3

Analysis and verified reporting from frontline partners.

Press Center View All Press Releases →

Formal dispatches, official statements, and organizational announcements.

Statement on Escalating Marshland Emergency Conditions
PRESS RELEASE

  • 17 Jun, 2026

Statement on Escalating Marshland Emergency Conditions

Coordinated field evidence underscores the urgency of legal and policy intervention.

Iraq Statement Dispatch 2
PRESS RELEASE

  • 17 Jun, 2026

Iraq Statement Dispatch 2

Coordinated communications support transparent public accountability.

Iraq In the News Dispatch 3
PRESS RELEASE

  • 16 Jun, 2026

Iraq In the News Dispatch 3

Coordinated communications support transparent public accountability.

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