A rare environmental comeback story from the heart of West Asia.

After years of devastating drought, water is finally flowing back into Iraq’s historic marshlands. The revival of Hawr al Huwayzah—part of the ancient wetlands between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers—is bringing new life to a region once on the brink of collapse.

Wildlife is returning, vegetation is regrowing, and local communities are slowly reclaiming their traditional way of life.

Can this fragile ecosystem sustain its recovery—and what does it mean for climate resilience in the region?

Iraq’s Ancient Marshes Come Back To Life After Rains 

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Iraq’s Ancient Marshes Come Back To Life After Rains