In his 2016 book from Dar Al-Hiwar for Publishing and Distribution, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Salem Al-Maliki addresses the critical environmental challenge of desertification in Iraq. The study meticulously examines the root causes, including climate change and human activities, that lead to land degradation. It highlights the severe socio-economic and ecological impacts on the country. Prof. Dr. Al-Maliki proposes a set of practical and scientific strategies to combat this phenomenon, offering valuable insights and actionable solutions for policymakers, researchers, and environmental agencies to mitigate its effects and promote sustainable land management.