About me
Nadia Al-Mudaffar Fawzi, an Emeritus Professor at the Marine Science Centre, University of Basrah, Iraq, is an expert in the ecological impacts of water shortage, water quality, and climate change on the Mesopotamian Marshes, the Shatt Al-Arab, and the coastal area of the Northern Arabian Gulf.
Her research and teachings have focused on the impact on the well-being of communities reliant on these vital systems. Fawzi is passionate about fostering interdisciplinary research collaboration between Iraqi research groups and international counterparts, assessing the impact of environmental changes on the region's vulnerability to climate change and its effects on the Marsh Arabs. She is frequently invited to speak at international forums about Iraqi environmental challenges and advises on policy issues related to water, culture, the environment, and climate change.
She is also a member of a team of an international advisor for the "Water and Development Partnership Programme," funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme has been nurturing a community of scientists, practitioners and policymakers from over 40 countries, and it is coordinated by IHE Delft water institute. She is currently participating in projects with colleagues from the US, UK, the Gulf States, Iraq and Iran on research proposals on adaptation strategies, climate change impact on the Marsh Arab culture, and science diplomacy.
Additionally, she supports local NGOs in Basrah to educate and train volunteers on understanding the impact of water shortage, water pollution, and waste disposal on river biodiversity and community health.