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Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Concerns and Requests regarding the Ahwar of Iraq
In 2016 the Iraqi Marshes were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Ahwar. Each year, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee reviews reports on the state of conservation of the property and follows up with the State Party of Iraq in case it is not properly managed. Iraq’s 2020 State of Conservation Report was submitted on 28 January 2020 by the Permanent Delegation of Iraq to UNESCO. This letter constitutes specific comments on the report from
Ilisu Dam Reservoir has reached Hasankeyf town – Apocalypse is Impending!
Statement by the Hasankeyf Coordination, 17 January 2020The filling of the controversial Ilisu Dam continues despite the ongoing strong critic and protests by the affected communities along the Tigris River and civil society organizations from all over Turkey. Almost two weeks ago the raising dam reservoir has reached the 12,000 years old town Hasankeyf which is one of the most magnificent cultural and natural heritage sites at our planet. The planned “apocalypse” by the Turkish government is becoming slowly reality!Situation
Humat Dijlah Training in Mosul: In Pursuit of a Better Environment
The youth of Nineveh Governorate are preparing to launch a major environmental campaign to confront the dangers of pollution and the deterioration of the environment in their governorate. In this endeavor, the Humat Dijlah Association organized a specialized training on environmental defense mechanisms and the protection of water resources. The training, which was held in Mosul, involved 20 young men and women from different cities of Nineveh Governorate. The training, which continued for two days (7-8 February 2020) addressed the
Covid-19 and Climate Change – In an Online Seminar by Humat Dijlah
The global impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns is prompting those concerned with environmentalism to discuss the post-pandemic world. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues. Many experts have stated that climate change must be mitigated through global solidarity, similar to the solidarity the world experienced during the pandemic.In this regard, Humat Dijlah within the space of the Iraqi Social Forum organized an online seminar “Climate Change in light of the Corona pandemic”, in which a large number
On Earth Day, a new report tracks the reality and challenges of the environment in Iraq
On the occasion of World Earth Day, which occurred on April 22, the Information Center for Research and Development issued a report titled “On Earth Day.. Iraq and Environmental Challenges.” The report, which was prepared by a group of the center’s researchers, addressed the dimensions of the global environmental crises on Iraq, as part of the world affected by the dangerous environmental changes taking place. The report discusses the reality of the environment in Iraq in terms of biological diversity
Solidarity in Times of Covid-19: Read the Report of the Mesopotamian Water Forum Virtual Assembly
From 16-17 May 2020 the Virtual Assembly of the Mesopotamian Water Forum took place online, an initiative of Save the Tigris Campaign. With the world in the grip of the Covid-19 crisis, and the countries of the Tigris-Euphrates under lockdown, this 2-day event was an opportunity to connect digitally and express solidarity across the basin countries. More than 1 year after the first Mesopotamian Water Forum was held in Sulaymaniyah (Kurdistan Region of Iraq), water movements and civil society organizations
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its com out of international campaign for solidarity with Tigris river to rescue it from the Dam were holding on its resource in 2012
several camping’s ,association and activist include Iraqi social forum were committee with it .
Iraqi social forum pay a special afford to support the camping tell the association was created at 2016.
its make a couple events and campaigns including camping to support marshes entry to international heritage.
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