Held at the Al-Salam Hall in the Center’s headquarters in Najaf, the session was moderated by Dr. Ammar Karim, Director of the Research Department at RCD, and attended by a distinguished group of academics and intellectuals.

Dr. Al-Mufti outlined the Iraqi government's official position regarding the mounting challenges of water shortages and pollution. He detailed the strategic measures currently being implemented to mitigate these risks.

A significant portion of the session focused on the complex hydropolitics involving Iraq’s neighbors. Key points included:

·        Neighboring States: An analysis of water relations with Turkey, Syria, and Iran.

·        The Need for Treaties: Dr. Al-Mufti stressed the absolute necessity of establishing a binding regulatory agreement to guarantee Iraq’s fair and sufficient share of transboundary water.

·        Strategic Risks: Highlighting how water scarcity is no longer just an environmental issue but a fundamental threat to national security.

This session aligns with RCD’s commitment to fostering deep intellectual and knowledge-based dialogue on environmental and climate change. By hosting high-level officials, the Center seeks to illuminate the strategic risks associated with Iraq’s water security and inform public policy.