The College of Law at the University of Mosul witnessed, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the discussion of the doctoral dissertation titled “Legal Aspects of Green Financing – A Comparative Study” , presented by the student Aseel Fadel Ismail, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Ayser Essam Daoud.

The dissertation addressed the topic of green financing as one of the modern financing types that emerged in response to global environmental challenges, particularly climate change and natural disasters, as well as the environmental impacts resulting from industrial advancement, through the provision of financial facilities to green projects capable of addressing these challenges.

The dissertation also examined the most prominent financial instruments through which green financing is realized, foremost among them green bonds and sukuk (Islamic certificates), along with an explanation of the legal provisions regulating them. It also covered the entities that can provide this type of financing, including green banks, green financing companies, and green funds.

The study adopted the comparative approach by comparing the position of the Iraqi legislator with a number of comparative legislations, particularly UAE, Egyptian, and Jordanian legislations, with the aim of benefiting from the experiences of these countries and utilizing them to address legislative gaps and regulate the provisions of green financing more clearly.

The dissertation aimed to clarify the concept of green financing and its distinctive characteristics compared to traditional financing, to regulate its financial instruments, to identify the entities responsible for it, to protect its parties, and to ensure that funds are directed to the designated green projects. It also sought to uncover problems and legislative deficiencies, leading to proposals that contribute to the creation of a comprehensive legal framework for the subject.

The discussion committee consisted of:

• Professor Dr. Mustafa Natiq Salih – Chair

• Professor Dr. Midhat Salih Ghaib – Member (College of Law / University of Tikrit)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Muhannad Ibrahim Ali – Member

• Assistant Professor Dr. Shaima Fawzi Ahmed – Member

• Assistant Professor Dr. Fawzia Muwaffaq Dhanoun – Member

• Professor Dr. Ayser Essam Daoud – Member and Supervisor

All members specialize in Commercial Law, as per the discussion committee records.

This discussion comes within the framework of the College of Law at the University of Mosul’s commitment to supporting specialized scientific research and encouraging legal studies that address contemporary issues, thereby contributing to the development of the legislative environment and keeping pace with developments in economic and environmental fields.