Nature Iraq Organization

Nature Iraq is an Iraqi non-governmental organization registered in Iraq, accredited to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and Iraq’s first and only Affiliate to BirdLife International, and the only Middle Eastern member of the Waterkeeper Alliance. We work to protect, restore, and preserve Iraq’s natural environment and the rich cultural heritage it nourishes. We foster dialogue and decision-making through consensus. We maintain a separation from political, ethnic and religious factions. We respect cultural diversity. We follow international guidelines and conventions for environmental restoration. We focus on local capacity building of existing and emerging Iraqi institutions. We collect and use the best scientific information available. We encourage local stewardship and work to engage indigenous inhabitants in planning projects