‘Once complete, the Erbil Emergency Water Supply Project will provide 21,000 cubic metres of water per hour to Erbil city from the Great Zab River, reducing the need for groundwater’ - Dr. Ali Rashid Ahmed Khoshnaw at Salahaddin University’s climate change conference.

‘The meaning of national security has to include water, food and environmental security. Regional water cooperation is essential for the Fertile Crescent nations to adapt to climate change’ - Dr. Mukhtar Hashemi at the Salahaddin University conference

We had the privilege of taking part in the inaugural international conference on climate change hosted by Salahaddin University, under auspices of H.E Prime Minister's Office.Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman we showcased MOI's achievements in developing a disaster &crisis management system in KRI.

Thank you very much to Dr Huner Khayyat and Salahaddin University-Erbil for their invitation to participate as a speaker with my research: #Wayuu #women & #climatechange at the conference #climatechange action: challenges and solutions (ICCCSUE) 2025.

We’re proud to launch a groundbreaking initiative— the first fully sustainable solar-powered village in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Located in Kulak, this model village will be home to 32 families and nearly 200 residents, setting a new standard for clean, community-driven

On #EarthDay2025 Kurdistan Region's youth-led NGOs and volunteers organized an Eco Run, with green business start-ups and volunteering networks showcasing their work and raising awareness. Aptly held in Sami Abdul Rahman Park, the lungs of Erbil in Kurdistan Region's capital.

Salahaddin University’s geomatics symposium focused on climate change adaptation, with Faculty and postgraduates showing geomatics applications for assessing flood risk, air pollution, emissions and green cover. Academic research and collaboration can help us make better policies

At the Catholic University, NGOs & start-ups called for sustainable buildings and Kurdistan Region’s universities, architects & engineers to mainstream sustainability as we adapt to climate change. No return to the past, but much to learn from 19th century houses in Erbil Citadel

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s take a look at how the Runaki project is cleaning up Kurdistan’s emissions and air and noise pollution, as well as providing 24-hour electricity. Runaki has already led to the removal of 1,260 neighbourhood generators across Erbil, Slemani, and

Kurdistan Region is mitigating against drought and desertification as we face the impacts of climate change #DesertificationandDroughtDay

I was pleased to meet again with Zafeer Ud Din, Head of UNAMI Human Rights Office in Erbil. We discussed the difficulties climate change is creating for vulnerable communities in the Kurdistan Region and across Iraq. Water scarcity, dust storms, drought and related risks to

The Kurdistan Region needs to build resilience and early warning systems against sand and dust storms, which are occurring more frequently due to climate change. #SDSDay #United4Land

Wonderful to see the Zagros Mountain Trail on @UNMountains site. Kurdistan Regional Government Regional Government, a Mountain Partnership member, is fully behind this pioneering hiking route where village hosts & guides can earn livelihoods through sustainable tourism: fao.org/mountain-partn…

The Kurdistan Region has officially joined the IUCN, a major step in its commitment to protecting its rich biodiversity and advancing sustainable development. 🔗: kurdistan24.net/en/story/869247

حکوومەتی هەرێمی کوردستان: پابەندین بە پـاراستنی شاخ و ڕووبار و دارستانەکانمان بۆ نەوەکانی داهاتوو

. Kurdistan Regional Government Regional Government is delighted to be admitted to the IUCN , the world’s largest environmental network of 1,400 members with 17,000 experts and policymakers from 170 countries. Heartfelt thanks to IUCN West Asia for supporting our membership.

The Kurdistan Regional Government Regional Government has joined the world’s largest family for conservation of nature and environment, the IUCN .