Green Mosul Climate Change International Forum: Challenges and Future Solutions 

Press Release 

More than 9000 trees planted later, Mosul Eye’s “Green Mosul” initiative is coming to an end. But this also marks a new beginning, as the people of Mosul have planted the seeds of a green future for the city.

Indeed, launched in March 2021 with the support of the Crisis and Support Center of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Green Mosul” played an instrumental part in promoting urban greening as a means towards postwar stabilization and in raising awareness about climate change. 

That is why, today, it is our great pleasure and honor to inaugurate Mosul’s first “Climate Change International Forum: Challenges and Future Solutions”. The event will take place from 9:00 to 13:00 at the Grand Theatre, Mosul University. 

This Forum will allow us to reflect on what has been achieved so far, through a photo exhibition, music (9:05-9:10) and a short film (9:10-9:20) and to discuss concrete solutions to current and upcoming climate-related challenges. 

Bringing together activists, students, university professors, community leaders, members of the local authorities, diplomats & international actors, the Forum will focus on six themes, addressing the main stakes of climate change mitigation and adaptation in Mosul.  

The event will start with a discussion on “Political Sciences & Climate Change: a students’ perspective on shaping climate-related policies” (English, 10:00-10:50). The second panel will discuss the importance of improving collaboration at a local, national, and international level for a successful green transition (English, 10:40-11:20). The third panel “From challenges to solutions: the key to a green future” will explore potential measures that could help face the climate crisis particularly in the renewable energy and water-management sectors (Arabic, 11:25-11:55). The next conversation will focus on the green economy transition in order to fight against environmental pollution and improve water security (Arabic, 12:00-12:30). 

In addition, there will be two panels on the promotion of cultural and religious heritage sustainability: speakers will first discuss how to build the resilience of heritage sites and communities (English, 11:00-11:45) before diving into the role of innovation and youth, as catalysts for change. (English 12:30-13:00). 

The day will end with a 30-minute guided-tour of the central library, with Secretary General Sayf Al Ashaqar, between 13:10 and 13:40. The meeting point is in front of the entrance of the building (please kindly bring your invitation letter to be allowed in).

A year after the launch of the "Green Mosul" initiative, Mosul's first international climate change forum stands out as a key step in driving the green transition and as a stark reminder of the many opportunities that can arise from uniting towards a common purpose: a green future for Mosul.