By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has commenced the planting works for the Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project, marking a major environmental transformation aimed at converting the former Al-Rashid [Al-Rasheed] Camp area from a site of waste and pollution into a vast green, sustainable space - the largest urban afforestation project in the capital. […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Battle for Green Space: Urbanization and Climate Change Threaten Iraq's Cities According to Iraqi environmental organizations, the greenness rate in Baghdad has plummeted to just 4.5%. Click here to read the full article.
By John Lee. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani attended the National Conference for Young Environmental Pioneers at Al-Mustansiriyah University, where he highlighted the essential role of youth in raising environmental awareness and advancing sustainable practices in Iraq. During the event, the Prime Minister planted a tree in the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning held a joint meeting this week with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and representatives from several ministries to discuss public works initiatives aimed at implementing a sustainable afforestation project in Iraq. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs, Dr. Maher Hammad Johan. The discussions focused […]
