Media Coverage of Climate Change in Iraqi Electronic Newspapers

(An Analytical Study)

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the media coverage of climate change and sustainable development in Iraqi electronic newspapers, focusing on a purposive sample of "Al-Sabah" and "Al-Zaman" platforms during January and February 2026. Utilizing a media survey method with a content analysis tool, the findings revealed a quantitative advancement for "Al-Zaman" newspaper at (57.2%). "Clean Energy and Sustainability" topped the thematic agenda at (28.6%), while news formats dominated the journalistic genres at (52.4%). Furthermore, a strategic shift toward "solutions journalism" emerged, led by the international diplomatic and legal action framework at (33.3%). The study recommends establishing specialized environmental journalism departments and enhancing deep field investigations.