Law school runs a summer course on protecting Iraq's environment

BAGHDAD — The College of Law at the American University of Iraq – Baghdad and the Institute for International Law and Human Rights (IILHR) held a three-day summer course, "Environmental Law, Governance and Leadership: Protecting People and the Environment in Iraq," the university reported on August 9, 2026.

Participants included law students from AUIB and the University of Mashreq, legal practitioners and environmental activists. A delegation from the Office of the President of the Republic attended the opening session and conveyed the Presidency's support.

Dr. Khansaa Mohammad Jassim, the college's dean, said the course was "designed as a progression from understanding to application to leadership" and described it as "a space for learning and questioning."

Robin Gary, IILHR's executive director, recalled the institute's work in Iraq since 2005, when it worked with the country's post-war parliament, and spoke about "law as a tool for change," especially for environmental rights. Discussion at the opening focused on putting existing environmental laws into effect and on cooperation between government agencies, the public and specialist associations.

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Waraq's News Desk compiled this report in October 2026 from the source below, with the help of an AI writing tool.

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• AUIB: College of Law Co-organizes Summer Course on Environmental Law and Governance (August 9, 2026)