Strengthening climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agriculture Livelihoods in Iraq (SRVALI)
Iraq faces critical climate hazards such as rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and reduced water availability from the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. These challenges are compounded by poor water management and soil salinity, severely impacting the country’s agricultural productivity. Local farming communities in the governorates of Najaf, Karbala, and Muthanna are particularly vulnerable due to their dependence on irrigation and limited adaptive capacity.
The project aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable agricultural households in Iraq, focusing on water efficiency through modern irrigation infrastructure and the empowerment of Water User Associations (WUAs), promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, and supporting the development of policies for water and energy management and renewable energy systems such as solar-powered irrigation.
Permanent changes in Iraq will involve transformative reforms in agricultural water management policies, improved irrigation technologies, and widespread integration of renewable energy solutions. These changes will foster a more sustainable and climate-resilient water management and agricultural practice, contributing to the country’s long-term food security and economic stability. The project will also promote gender equity by empowering women as key change agents, fostering inclusive and sustainable community development.
Project timeline
Pipeline
29 Sep 2020 • 1487 days
Concept note received
29 Sep 2020
Funding proposal received
05 Jul 2022
Legal opinion on AE's Internal Approval
02 Jul 2024
Cleared by GCF Secretariat
11 Jul 2024
Cleared by iTAP
01 Oct 2024
Approved
24 Oct 2024 • 206 days so far
Approved by GCF Board
24 Oct 2024
FAA executed
24 Oct 2024
Under implementation
To be completed
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Financing
- Private sector
- Public sector
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Size
- Micro
- Small
- Medium
- Large
GCF financing
Instrument | Amount |
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Grant | USD 29,252,000 |
Total GCF Financing |
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USD 29,252,000 |
Co-financing
Co-financer | Instrument | Amount |
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Co-Financing | In-kind | USD 2,330,000 |
Co-Financing | In-kind | USD 470,000 |
Co-Financing | Grant | USD 6,820,000 |
Co-Financing | In-kind | USD 80,000 |
Total Co-Financing |
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USD 9,700,000 |
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Entity

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Deputy Director-General
More contacts
National Designated Authority
Ministry of Environment
Deputy Minister for Ministry of Environment
Baghdad-Alwaziriya, Iraq
News + Stories

Iraq unveils plans for ambitious climate project pipeline
15 May 2025 / The Republic of Iraq has formally announced its intention to develop a substantial portfolio of projects to enhance its climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. This commitment, articulated in Iraq's Green Climate Fund (GCF) Country Programme, will guide the development of projects within key sectors aligned with national priorities in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries.