Baghdad begins campaign to plant one million trees

“The campaign began today in the Al-Ghadeer area, covering an area of 2.5 dunams, and will expand tomorrow to include all municipalities in the capital."

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Baghdad to launch ‘first of its kind’ waste-to-energy project within six months

Iraq disposes around 40 million tons of waste, while it can recycle 54 percent of said waste into energy, according to Deputy Environment Minister Jassim al-Falahi

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Kurdistan Region forests: Insights from space

A report by the KRG's agriculture ministry details how multiple satellites were used in 2014 and 2015 to survey the Region’s vegetation coverage, both natural and artificial.

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Exclusive: Interview with Iraqi Deputy Minister of Environment

The New Region on May 20 interviewed Iraq’s Deputy Minister of Environment Jassim al-Falahi. The interview addressed the Iraqi government’s efforts to combat climate change, investing in waste management, and reducing carbon emissions.

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Iraq aims to recycle 6,000 tons of waste per month

Iraq aims to recycle waste into energy through two projects, collectively recycling 6,000 tons monthly.

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Government inaction on landfills; looming threat to public safety

Iraq's landfill crisis, exacerbated by population growth and inadequate infrastructure, necessitates decisive government action to mitigate health hazards and environmental degradation.

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Extravagance or waste; Unraveling the culture of food waste in Iraq

Iraq addresses its food waste dilemma with cultural sensitivity, legislative measures, and community-driven recycling, aiming to reduce its annual five million ton waste.

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When animal rescues fall short

In Iraq's Kurdistan Region, war and climate change endanger wildlife. Despite laws, biodiversity is at risk, as global efforts seek to increase protected areas to conserve the ecosystem.

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Iraq's Implementation of Stockholm Convention

Iraq's commitment to the Stockholm Convention involves addressing pollution challenges, and national plans for managing hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment.

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