National Land Cover, Change and Degradation Status in Iraq (2000–2020)

Using GLCLU v2 land-cover data and the UNCCD SDG 15.3.1 methodology, this product describes Iraq’s land-cover composition in 2000 and 2020, quantifies transitions between classes, and classifies areas as degraded, improved, or stable. The accompanying maps, charts and statistics offer an authoritative baseline for national reporting and decision-making on land resources.

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