Million Trees Association is a civil society organization based in Baghdad and registered with the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq (certificate no. 1A77790, dated 15/09/2015). It specializes in combating desertification, establishing productive and desert forests, afforesting parks and streets, encouraging agriculture in homes, schools, and universities, and preserving Iraq’s plant heritage.
About the association
A summary of key activities by the Million Trees Association in 2024, including urban afforestation in Baghdad, public advocacy, environmental policy discussions, and COP16 preparation.
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A overview of key activities, lectures, institutional engagements, and media participation undertaken by the Million Trees Association in Iraq during 2023.
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In January 2022, meetings were held with Ms. Rawia Muzal, Director of the Forestry and Desertification Department, and department heads regarding theoretical and practical training for staff and forest site managers.
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In January 2021: Conducting statistics based on Ministry of Planning sources, the Iraqi timber market, and foreign sources to gather data on imported timber quantities, prices, and local cultivation potential.
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On Jan 16, 2020, Association President Muwaffaq Saleh Mubaraka appeared on Al-Forat TV's "With the People" program to discuss making and using organic compost at home, in gardens, and on farms.
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The Department of Forestry and Anti-Desertification invited Association President Muwaffaq Saleh Mubarka to inspect the degraded conditions of Al-Dibs Forest near Kirkuk on February 15-17, 2019.
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Since its establishment, the association has accomplished a great deal, particularly in cooperation with environment-focused institutions across various sectors.
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