Kurdistan Region President reaffirms conservation efforts on World Environment Day

"On this World Environment Day, I extend greetings and appreciation to all environmentalists, organizations, and relevant parties in the Kurdistan Region who are sincerely working to protect the nature and beautiful environment of our country," said Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

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Iraq produces around 16,000 plastic waste daily: Ministry

Most shops in the country give free plastic bags once a purchase is made. Many countries sell reusable bags made of fabric as one-time use bags are widely known as a pollutant.

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16 species of migratory birds at risk of extinction in Iraq: Rights group

Climate change has proved devastating for Iraq's natural fauna, with the World Bank estimating that the country needs about $233 billion in climate investments by 2040, equivalent to six percent of its annual GDP, to meet urgent development needs and protect natural resources.

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Iraq relies on fossil fuels for 98% of power: Environmental observatory

The Eco Iraq Observatory noted that electricity production costs in Iraq up to September 2025 totaled 5.6 trillion dinars ($4.3 billion).

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Iraq to announce national climate change plan next year

“The plan represents one of the international commitments that Iraq is obligated to prepare and implement pursuant to its accession to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement,” Najla Mohsen al-Waeli, head of the environment ministry’s technical department, told state media.

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Around 250,000 trees damaged by Iraqi election campaigning: Observatory

“Approximately 250,000 trees across 15 provinces were damaged due to candidates' election campaigns,” The Green Iraq Observatory said in a statement, noting that the damage included cutting down the trees, drilling holes in them, as well as breaking branches to hang election posters.

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Basra hospitals report surge in skin rashes likely linked to polluted water

Dozens of skin rash cases have been reported in Basra as heat, pollution, and high salinity levels raise concerns of a wider health crisis. Activists and experts are calling for urgent action and international help.

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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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