National Campaign to Plant Two Million Trees in Iraq

A national afforestation campaign was launched targeting the planting of two million trees across various governorates, within the "Green Iraq" initiative. The campaign includes planting drought-resistant trees in desert and environmentally degraded areas. The Minister of Environment affirmed that the project extends over five years, and includes teams to care for trees and ensure their growth. The Minister called on citizens to participate in the campaign by planting trees in their neighborhoods. Specialists see this initiative as contributing to combating desertification and reducing temperatures in cities, improving citizens' quality of life and protecting the environment for future generations. Hundreds of volunteers and civil society organizations participated in the campaign launch, expressing their readiness to contribute to restoring greenery to desertified areas. This initiative comes at a time when the need to protect the environment from the effects of climate change is increasing. Environmental studies indicate that urban tree planting can reduce temperatures by up to two degrees Celsius within a few years, improving overall living conditions.