Blooming activism in a drying land: Water justice movements along river Tigris in Iraq

Iraqi water activists demonstrate remarkable resilience and strategic engagement, balancing institutional collaboration with grassroots mobilization to redefine and reclaim waterscapes amid severe environmental challenges. This study highlights their role in navigating ethno-religious divides and advocacy strategies, showcasing a nuanced awareness of their transformative potential within the context of democratization. Unlike previous research that primarily focuses on inter-state hydropolitical conflicts or legal perspectives, this paper centers on bottom-up movements, offering a fresh perspective on water justice activism in the Tigris River region.

Rizzi, A., & Mollinga, P. P. (2024). Blooming activism in a drying land: Water justice movements along river Tigris in Iraq. Political Geography, 113, 103159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polgeo.2024.103159