KRG Advances Environmental Protection and Sustainability Efforts

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) ninth cabinet has prioritised environmental protection, forest preservation, and the reduction of climate pollution, implementing a series of concrete measures to achieve these objectives.

Non-compliant refineries and private diesel generators have been decommissioned, and by the end of next year, the Kurdistan Region is expected to have continuous 24-hour electricity generation with minimal emissions.

So far, 11.4 million square metres of land have been cleared of mines, natural gas provides 83% of the region’s electricity, and green coverage has expanded from 15% to 18%.

To safeguard forests, 34 million square metres of natural firebreaks have been created. Additionally, the region’s first asphalt recycling plant has begun operations to process and reuse used asphalt.

 

Department of Media and Information