Shayan Kamil

MSc Advanced Sustainable Design @EdinburghUni | UK Chevening Scholar @CheveningFCDO | Architect Engineer

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

Write for IRIS!📢

We are seeking a Senior Contributor to examine the critical economic integration between Iraq and Türkiye. The selected individual will write policy briefs focusing on how the regional war, geopolitical shifts, and infrastructure projects like the Development Road affect bilateral trade and connectivity between Iraq and Türkiye. The Contributor will be compensated on a commission basis for each output.

🔗 Full details and application instructions here:
https://t.co/Dfa6mta0bu

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

Happening now: Regional War, Economic Strain: Local & State Responses Across the Middle East webinar.

Join us, using this link: https://t.co/FJPh1IE4YF

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The IRIS team joined @ArabReform_ARI in Beirut to launch a new report “Redefining the Just Energy Transition for Iraq.” IRIS director @mac_skelton and research fellow @Shayan_Kamil presented the findings alongside panelists @RBenHamadou, Adem Mokrani, and Dhabia Al-Mohannadi. #EnergyTransition #Iraq #MENA

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

What would a ‘Just Energy Transition’ mean for Iraq? This new IRIS report, co-published with @ArabReform_ARI, explores this question from the perspective of Iraqi environmental organizations, policymakers, and industry experts. Stay tuned for more from today’s launch event in Beirut #EnergyTransition #Iraq #MENA https://t.co/vLEp0I719d

[Arab Reform Initiative / مبادرة الإصلاح العربي @ArabReform_ARI]

How can cities shattered by war be rebuilt for a more sustainable, climate-resilient future?

Join urban planners, architects, and researchers to explore climate adaptation, participatory governance, rubble management, and how to ensure post-conflict reconstruction serves both people and the planet — not narrow interests.

🗓️ Bilingual webinar (Arabic & English, interpretation on Zoom)
🎙️ Speakers: Ahmed Zaazaa, Aram Yeretzian, Shayan Kamil, Ahmed Nagi
🎧 Moderator: Soha Mneimneh

🤝Robert Bosch Stiftung
👉 Register on Zoom to attend:

https://t.co/8gxo7HgoZa

(Live stream also available on Facebook)

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

As part of the Sulaimani Forum’s proceedings, IRIS hosted a roundtable featuring Iraq’s Prime Minister @IraqiPMO, Mohammed Shia Al Sudani @mohamedshia. During the session, researchers from @irismideast, @CH_MENAP, @CrisisGroup, @ArabReform_ARI, @IAIonline
, @ifi_aub and other think tanks had the opportunity to pose questions on developments in Iraq and the region.

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

Under the theme 'Charting Iraq’s Energy Future: Towards A Just Energy Transition', IRIS, in partnership with @ArabReform_ARI, hosted an engaging discussion with experts & civil society organizations on advancing sustainability, social justice, and inclusive policymaking for #Iraq 's energy future.

[Sam Bowman @s8mb]

I wouldn’t claim that Paris is perfect, but this kind of gentle density means you get lovely cafes, restaurants and wine bars on nearly every street, and much more housing space. Why don’t we let more of London be like this?

[sam @sam_d_1995]

London’s new Elizabeth line moves almost twice as many people per day as the 28-lane Katy Freeway in Houston

highways are simply not an efficient way to move a lot of people in an urban area

[Adnan Charakh | عدنان جراخ @AdnanJCh]

في هذه الجلسة التي حاولتُ أن أكون ميسراً جيداً لها وانتهيت بأن أكون مضيّفاً سيئاً لا ينفكّ عن مقاطعة جلسائه خوفاً من فوات الوقت، ناقشنا جميعاً المستقبل الذي نصبو تحقيقه لأطفالنا، أو بلغةٍ بحثية:

مستقبل #حوكمة_المياه والبيئة في العراق.

[American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) @auisofficial]

Program Director of the Environmental Politics at Arab Reform Initiative, @sarinekk, at the 8th Sulaimani Forum.

#AUIS #IRIS #suliforum24

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

Engage in the dialogue and share your perspectives on the pressing issues of Iraq and the region at the 8th Sulaimani Forum using #suliforum24.

[American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) @auisofficial]

يوسف مؤيد، مدير مديرية التغيرات المناخية في وزارة البيئة في الحكومة العراقية، في ملتقى السليمانية الثامن.

#AUIS #IRIS #suliforum24

[Shayan Kamil @Shayan_Kamil]

While countries around the world are working to tackle the challenges of climate change and environmental issues, Iraq faces additional obstacles that impede its ability to plan for a sustainable future. To know more read my short article below.

https://t.co/79eFwoujIF

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

NEW: Read our new policy brief "Youth Activism & Environmental Governance", which shares insights gleaned from our Youth for Accountability in Environmental Governance (YAEG) program. Written by Zmkan Saleem, Karam F. Robeil, and @mac_skelton. #Iraq
https://t.co/b52S7VRs7J

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

IRIS has concluded the first ‘Youth for Accountability in Environmental Governance’ workshop of 2024, with participants from across #Iraq mentored by experts in water governance.

[IRIS @IRISmideast]

Former Minister of Water Resources @HassanJanabi presenting a session about water management policy in Iraq during the second day of the 'Youth for Accountability in Environmental Governance' program 2024.

[Shayan Kamil @Shayan_Kamil]

Embark on the highlights of my MSc journey at UoE in this brief article! 📚 I share tidbits of my research on post-conflict city reconstruction and insights into the invaluable lessons I've encountered. #uoe #chevening #EDINBURGH #Iraq #Kurdistan

https://t.co/WqfGLls3OI

[Shayan Kamil @Shayan_Kamil]

Celebrating an incredible journey. Thank you @ukinerbil, @CheveningFCDO, and @EdinburghUni. #Chevening