Marsh crisis in Dhi Qar: drought threatens the source of livelihood and life
14 September 2025
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The Mesopotamian Marshes represent one of Iraq’s most vital ecological and economic resources, as local communities depend mainly on fishing and buffalo breeding. However, the ongoing drought and declining water levels have severely impacted both livelihoods and social stability. The Energy Research Center expresses its deep concern over the challenges threatening the sustainability of life in the marshes, emphasizing that addressing this crisis requires joint governmental, scientific, and community efforts to develop sustainable environmental and water solutions that can secure a better Al-Mustaqbal for these unique natural and cultural treasures.