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.

Jun. 05, 2024

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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.

Jun. 05, 2024

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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.

Apr. 28, 2024

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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.

Apr. 26, 2024

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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.

Apr. 07, 2024

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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.

Apr. 02, 2024

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Oil spills pile on pressure for Iraq's farmers

In Salahadin province, Iraq, oil spills are wreaking havoc on farmland, despite the country's significant oil wealth. Farmers are grappling with barren land, failed crops, and polluted groundwater, exacerbating existing challenges like drought and water scarcity.

Feb. 27, 2024

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Abbas Fadhel came all the way from Baghdad to clean Felaw pond in Erbil

Abbas Fadhel travelled all the way from Baghdad to visit the Felaw pond in Erbil’s Balakayati region committed to leaving the pond cleaner than he had found it, collecting over 20 bags of trash from the pond and surrounding area.

Feb. 20, 2024

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A Million Trees Initiative in Iraq

Follow the journey of Karim Al-Khazraji and that of the Million Trees Initiative in Iraq. Karim gives out seedlings, envisioning a greener Iraq while urging the local and national authorities to allocate plots of land to make it possible to plant 10,000 trees per year.

Dec. 25, 2023

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