At the invitation of World Vision International, Professor Dr. Mohammed Subhi Mustafa Al-Taweel, Director of the Center for Arid Farming and Conservation Agriculture Research, participated in the Second Stakeholder Consultation Workshops in Ninawa Governorate, held on Sunday and Monday, 18–19 October 2026. The workshops addressed climate change, its associated challenges, and its implications for the agricultural and environmental sectors across the governorate.

  The workshops aimed to review and analyse available climate-related information and data, assess the impacts of climate change on agricultural activities and environmental resources, and identify the areas most vulnerable to these changes. They also sought to prioritise vulnerable areas at the district and sub-district levels throughout Ninawa Governorate.

  Discussions further focused on collecting local data and information, verifying their accuracy, and drawing on the expertise and field observations of relevant stakeholders. This process was intended to support the consultants in completing the criteria required to identify the areas and population groups most affected by climate change, thereby providing a clearer understanding of actual needs and levels of climate vulnerability.

  These workshops form part of broader efforts to develop a proposal based on an accurate and objective assessment of climate-related needs and priorities, with the aim of strengthening its prospects for submission to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The initiative is expected to support efforts to enhance the capacity of agricultural and environmental sectors, as well as local communities, to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

  Professor Dr. Al-Taweel’s participation highlights the importance of integrating scientific and research expertise into the assessment of climate challenges and the identification of response priorities. Such contributions support evidence-based planning informed by local data and conditions, while promoting agricultural and environmental sustainability in Ninawa Governorate.

  This participation contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2: Zero Hunger; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 15: Life on Land; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

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