UNDRR and IOM Launch Capacity Building Initiatives in Iraq
What happened
UNDRR is involved in efforts to strengthen the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq. These businesses are increasingly exposed to various risks, including drought, flash floods, and environmental degradation. The organizations are also tracking displacement, noting that IOM's matrix reported over 186,000 people displaced by climate-related factors as of September 2025.
Why it matters
The work aims to build risk-informed and resilient enterprises crucial for sustainable recovery in Iraq. Local enterprises are vital for providing employment, income, and services for both displaced persons and host communities.
The United Nations and the International Organization for Migration have established a shared logistics framework to support emergency relief efforts.
Who's involved
- IraqSovereign state where the risk reduction and capacity building efforts are focused.
- International Organization for MigrationIntergovernmental organization collaborating on capacity-building workshops with UNDRR.
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionOrganization focused on disaster risk reduction within the geographical context of Iraq.
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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International Organization for Migration
intergovernmental organization
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United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
organization
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