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Maha Yassin
About
Maha Yassin is a Research Fellow at IRIS, specializing in environmental policy, climate security, and activism in Iraq. Previously, she worked as a Research Fellow and Outreach Officer at Clingendael – the Netherlands Institute for International Relations, managing the Basra Forum for Climate, Environment, and Security. Maha holds an MA in Communication Studies and a B.Sc in Geology. With extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, she specializes in civil society engagement and addressing environmental threats, particularly in the southern region of Iraq.
Publications:
- Pathways for Regional Environmental Cooperation in the Gulf. Bourse and Bazaar Foundation. November 2023.
- Scaling Up Iraq’s Energy Transition: Is Now The Right Time? IRIS. September 2023.
- The Space for Iraqi Climate Activism Is Dangerously Small, and Shrinking. The Century Foundation. August 2023.
- Iraq’s Water Crisis: Climate Adaptation in Conflict Settings. IRIS. November 2024.
Sameh Al-Muqdadi
- Oct 28th, 2024
Sajad Jiyad
- Nov 9th, 2023
Filip Sommer
- Oct 24th, 2022
Ahmed Tabaqchali
- Feb 26th, 2019
Renad Mansour
- Feb 26th, 2019