Bassem Al-Fahd

Bassem Al-Fahd is an environmental expert who has been vocal about the severe ecological crisis facing the marshlands in southern Iraq. He warns that the current situation is not merely a seasonal drought but rather a long-term environmental transformation that could lead to the collapse of local ecosystems. His insights highlight the interplay of reduced water flow from upstream countries, climate change, and rising temperatures as critical factors exacerbating the drying of the marshes, which were once a thriving habitat for millions of migratory birds and a source of livelihood for many families.