Iraq is facing a deepening water crisis, driven by years of conflict, drought, rising temperatures, and pollution. For many communities, water shortages are reshaping daily life, especially for young people. In this episode, we explore how these pressures intersect with conflict, and whether water management can offer a starting point for cooperation and a more stable future for Iraqis. Nazanine Moshiri speaks to Andrea Dekrout, Senior Mediation Adviser, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA)Standby Team and Peshtiwan Al-Dawoudi, Country Director for Iraq, Berghof Foundation