Aymen al-Rubaye, an agricultural engineer, is leading a project in southern Iraq that aims to restore mangrove forests in the Khor al-Zubair mudflats, a region near major oil fields. Iraq’s carbon emissions have more than doubled in the past decade, making it one of the worst polluters in the region compared to its economy. The project plans to plant up to 4 million mangrove trees to protect the coast, shelter vulnerable species, and combat climate change. Situated near major oil fields, the Khor al-Zubair mudflats are part of a vast energy sector that contributes to Iraq’s income. Thick smoke rising … Continue reading Mangrove Restoration to Protect Iraq’s Coastline and Biodiversity: Reviving the Marshlands