Growing Up in the Climate Crisis: Iraq Country Report

The young people in this study from Ninewa governate, Iraq know that climate change is impacting their lives now. This research is about how climate change is perceived and experienced by these young people.

It points to noticeable emotional impacts resulting from living every day with the effects of climate change and in anticipation of a deterioration in individual or global well-being. Emotions such as worry, anxiety, fear, and a sense of helplessness were evident, although some children also exhibited resilience and hope, expressing optimism about finding solutions to address climate change.