The official account of the Climate Change Unit, Prime Minister’s Office, Kurdistan Regional Government

Erbil, Kurdistan Region
Joined November 2024
Climate change, public health, and displacement are deeply interconnected challenges. Important discussions like these highlight the need for stronger research, collaboration, and coordinated action to build climate resilience and protect vulnerable communities.
A timely discussion on the impacts of climate change and health on displacement following the release of @IRISmideast and Johns Hopkins’ research on displacement in Iraq. Thanks to @BilalWahab and @mac_skelton for hosting us at @auisofficial and for putting the spotlight on a critical issue
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From Hawraman to Shaqlawa and Amedi, fig farming is thriving across the @Kurdistan Region. The @Kurdistan Region now produces an estimated 20,000–25,000 tonnes of figs annually, with diverse varieties grown for fresh markets and drying. A valuable crop rooted in the @Kurdistan Region's climate, fertile soil and agricultural heritage. gov.krd/moawr-en/activities/…
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A major step forward for water security in the @Kurdistan Region. Construction of the Bawanur Dam is accelerating, with a 30 million m³ storage capacity and a 34 MW hydropower station. The project will support agriculture, groundwater levels, environmental protection and electricity generation. gov.krd/moawr-en/activities/… #KRGClimate
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A remarkable sighting from the mountains of Sulaymaniyah. Rare footage like this highlights the incredible biodiversity of the Kurdistan Region’s mountain ecosystems and the importance of protecting these habitats for wildlife. Footage Credit: Jalal Sheikh Karim
New footage from mountain trail cameras in Qaradaq District of Sulaymaniyah, the Kurdistan Region, has captured a rare leopard native to Kurdistan’s mountainous habitats. Footage Credit: Jalal Sheikh Karim
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Where mountain springs emerge, life follows. These natural water sources sustain mountain ecosystems, wildlife, and communities across the Kurdistan Region. #KRGClimate
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Sustainable water and wastewater management is an important part of protecting natural resources and strengthening environmental resilience across the Kurdistan Region. With a planned capacity of 210,000 m³ of wastewater treatment per day, the project will enhance wastewater management, protect the environment, and support the sustainable development of Erbil. The KRG remains committed to delivering modern infrastructure that strengthens environmental resilience and improves the quality of life for communities across the Region. #KRGClimate
📌پێشکەوتنی ژینگەییی هەولێر: پاککردنەوەی ڕۆژانەی 840 هەزار مەتر سێجا ئاوی قورس بۆ بووژاندنەوەی پشتێنەی سەوزایی. 📌سفر پاشماوە و وزەی سەوز: ئاوەکە بە 20 قۆناغ دەپاڵێورێت و پاشماوەکەشی ڕاستەوخۆ دەگۆڕدرێت بۆ پەین و کارەبا. 📌جێبەجێکردنی خێرا: لە ڕێگەی 22 کیلۆمەتر تۆڕی بۆڕییەوە، ئاوەکە دەگوازرێتەوە و پێش وادەی خۆی تەواو دەکرێت.. #کوردستانێکی_بەهێزتر
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Climate action is also about livelihoods. Supporting pastoral communities, farmers and rural households strengthens both local economies and resilience to a changing climate. #KRGClimate
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Protecting our environment today is an investment in the generations of tomorrow. The @Kurdistan Regional Government is committed to protecting our air, water, land and natural ecosystems, while advancing a healthier and greener future for generations to come. #KRGClimate
📌ژینگەیەکی پاک، جوانترین دیارییە بۆ نەوەکانی داهاتوومان..
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This is an important step toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Erbil. Progress on the Erbil Wastewater Treatment Plant reflects the @Kurdistan Regional Government’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and responsible water management. #KRGClimate
Preparations are currently being made for work on the second phase of the Erbil Wastewater Treatment Plant Project, constructed across 56 dunams of land, which will produce the capacity to treat 210,000 M3 of wastewater per day. Around 14 percent of the Project has already been built (in the first phase period since April). The Plant is currently expected to be operational ahead of schedule, before the end of the planned 720-day implementation period. gov.krd/dmi-en/activities/ne…
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Protecting wildlife is a shared responsibility. Providing water during the harsh summer heat is a simple act of care that can make a real difference. A meaningful example of compassion for wildlife by the Garmian police. #KRGClimate
📌ئەم ئاسکە جوانانەی گەرمیان ببینن.. 📌پۆلیسی گەرمیان، جگە لە پاراستنیان، لە گەرمادا ئاو بۆ ئاسکەکان دابین دەکات.
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Where do you go in the @Kurdistan Region to escape the heat? Share a photo of your favourite cool spot with us! #KRGClimate
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From the high slopes of Choman, where generations of pastoral communities have lived alongside the mountains and relied on their natural landscapes. Protecting these mountains means protecting the landscapes, livelihoods, and traditions that make them unique. #KRGClimate #MountainPartnership
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KRG Climate retweeted
Every forest, wetland, mountain and stretch of ocean we protect depends on people who care for it. Meet the rangers. Today, IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas launch The Ranger Effect — making visible the diverse people turning conservation commitments into action. iucn.org/ranger-effect #WorldRangerDay #UniteForRangers
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In the Bradost area, melting snow gives way to vibrant alpine meadows, bringing water and new life to the mountains. Protecting these fragile ecosystems is essential for preserving Kurdistan’s biodiversity and water resources in a changing climate. #KRGClimate #ProtectNature
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ڕۆژی جیهانیی پاسەوانی ژینگە #WorldRangerDay #یەکبگرن_بۆ_سروشت
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This #WorldRangerDay2026 the @Kurdistan Regional Government stands with the rangers who work tirelessly to guard nature for our planet’s health, for present and future generations. #IStandWithRangers
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ئەمڕۆ لە ڕۆژی جیهانیی پاسەوانی ژینگە، ڕێز لە بوێری و پابەندبوون و خزمەتکردنی پارێزەرانی ژینگەی کوردستان دەگرین، لەوانەش کەتیبەی پاراستنی ژینگەی بارزان کە میراتی سروشتی دەڤەرەکەیان دەپارێزن. #WorldRangerDay #UniteForNature
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Today on #WorldRangerDay2026 we honour the courage and commitment of the rangers who protect @Kurdistan Region’s natural heritage. #UniteForNature
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What is your favourite native tree or plant found in the Kurdistan Region? Tell us its name or share a photo if you have one! We’d love to celebrate our regions biodiversity. @IUCNROWA @IUCN #KRGClimate
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