THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER PROTECTION ISSUES IN STATUTE LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ AND THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
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Preserving the environment and protecting water resources are paramount issues in the legal frameworks of Iraq and Egypt. Both countries have implemented legislation and regulations to effectively manage their water resources and environment. Iraq has programs to preserve water resources, including reducing consumption, enhancing productivity, preventing pollution, and protecting dams and rivers. This legislation also addresses the conservation of wildlife natural ecosystems. In Egypt, the government has made significant efforts to protect water resources and the environment nationwide. Their measures include reducing water consumption, promoting sustainable agriculture, preventing water and air pollution, preserving protected areas, conserving biodiversity, and protecting wildlife and plant species. This study evaluates the challenges faced in water environment preservation and proposes the available solutions in the legal frameworks of both nations. Descriptive analytics will be used as the foundation for this study, focusing on summarizing key findings and recommendations.
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