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Heat stress is a significant concern worldwide, particularly in the Arab region and Iraq, due to its severe health impacts on workers. During the summer months, temperatures can soar to 50 degrees Celsius. The most groups at risk include outdoor workers, especially those in construction, agriculture, infrastructure, and the service sector.

With the support of the European Union, a strategic partnership comprised of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the Government of Iraq will implement the ‘Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation’ (BEIT) Project.

As Iraq steps up in meeting the challenges presented by climate change, the EU-funded Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) Project implemented by three partnering UN agencies, aims to create a tangible model of how future sustainable development best practice can bolster housing, employment and private sector development.