16/04/2026
April 16 marks Kurdistan Environment Day. Eco Vision Organization - EVO plays a leading role in environmental protection across the Kurdistan Region, actively advancing biodiversity conservation, sustainable water resource management, deforestation mitigation, plastic waste reduction, and the remediation of land contaminated by explosive remnants of war (ERW).
Environmental degradation, ranging from the disposal of industrial and synthetic waste to large-scale deforestation and contamination from armed conflict, constitutes a primary driver of climate change and ecosystem destabilization. These processes contribute to soil contamination. Consequently, extensive land areas undergo ecological degradation, losing their natural resilience and becoming unsuitable for agriculture, habitation, and sustainable livelihoods.
Environmental remediation and ecosystem restoration must be central components of any comprehensive response to these challenges. As EVO, we remain committed to identifying and implementing evidence-based, sustainable interventions to mitigate environmental impacts. We call upon all stakeholders to undertake coordinated, decisive action to safeguard our natural resources, ensuring a resilient, sustainable, and environmentally secure future for generations to come.
