أزمة المياه في العراق و أبعادها الاقتصادية : إشارة خاصة إلى البصرة

Abstract EN

quantities and the deterioration of its quality due to natural factors represented by changes in the global climate, and several human factors, most notably water pollution and the political and geopolitical effects resulting from the political situation after the fall (2003), as well as the policies of neighboring countries (Turkey, Syria, and Iran) ( The coastal areas) that have taken hold of the sources of water resources, especially Turkey's construction of dams, reservoirs and irrigation projects on the headwaters of the Tigris and Euphrates, as well as the increasing rates of population growth the growing requirements for economic development, the increasing demand for food and calls for achieving food security in the country.

Water Management and the Fragility of Water Policy in Iraq This is what applies to Basra Governorate, which is located in the south of Iraq, which is located within the semi-arid regions department.

It suffers from a very severe water crisis as it represents the end of the course of the Tigris and Euphrates, which meet at Karma Ali and form the Shatt al-Arab River, which is the main water resource in the provinceAs well as bypassing the governorates located to the north of Basra Governorate on the water quota for Basra.

The research came out with a set of conclusions, the most important of which are (Iraq suffers from an acute water crisis due to the policy of neighboring countries.

The increase in population growth rates and the demand for water.

Which resulted in negative effects on all aspects of life in Iraq.

Basra is a southern governorate located in the semi-arid region of Iraq.

And the most affected by the water crisis) As well as a set of recommendations, including (settling conflicts with neighboring countries, regulating water uses and protecting the Iraqi environment, as well as urging the governorates north of Basra not to exceed Basra's share of water)