Iraqi Ministry of Environment

The Ministry of Environment seeks to achieve a sustainable healthy environment, through developing and implementing effective and renewable environmental policies that enhance sustainable development and ensure environmental balance.

  1. Protect and improve the quality of the environment by reducing pollution and enhancing environmental control over natural resources.

  2. Achieve sustainable development by implementing strategies and initiatives that support the transition towards a green economy and renewable energy.

  3. Promote environmental awareness through sustainable environmental awareness and education programs targeting all segments of society.

  4. Adapt to climate change by developing and implementing national plans that comply with international standards to increase the resilience of Iraqi society.

  5. Manage natural resources efficiently and ensure their optimal use away from pollutants.

  6. Enhance international cooperation by adhering to international environmental agreements and exchanging knowledge and expertise with other countries and organizations.

Values:

  1. Work to achieve sustainable development that ensures meeting the needs of the present without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

  2. Commitment to taking responsibility for protecting the environment and preserving natural resources.

  3. Transparency: Providing environmental information with complete transparency and involving the community in making environmental decisions.

  4. Enhancing cooperation and coordination with governmental, civil, international and civil society agencies to achieve common environmental goals.