Iraqi President Amidi Marks World Environment Day with Call to Protect Land, Water

BAGHDAD, Iraq — President Nizar Amidi marked World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, with a statement on social media emphasizing Iraq's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. Amidi said a strong country cannot be built without a healthy and safe environment. He stated that Iraq's future depends on protecting its land, water and air. The president noted Iraq possesses civilization heritage linked to land and water spanning thousands of years, along with rich natural resources that carry a responsibility to protect, according to his statement. Amidi described environmental protection as requiring transformation into daily behavior and culture, characterizing it as a national project requiring participation from both the state and society.