Initial Steps for the Establishment of the National Protected Areas Network in Iraq

It entails producing tailored outreach and training materials to support the establishment of a National Protected Areas Network in Iraq, as a case study relevant to the GEO-6 priorities.

Partners

UNEP-ROWA

Region / Country

Iraq

Objectives

Produce outreach and training materials for the establishment of a National Protected Areas Network in Iraq.

Timeline

From – To     2017 – 2018

Outcomes

Outreach and training materials for the National Protected Areas Network in Iraq

Publications/website/portal             

Relevance to SDGS

The outcomes of developing targeted outreach materials on the protected areas in Iraq would help raise awareness and build capacity towards achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

• SDG 15 Life on Land – by promoting protected areas and addressing biodiversity loss,
• SDG 13 Climate Action – through communicating key environmental trends and climate risks highlighted in GEO-6,
• SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals – by collaborating across organizations and regions on strategic outreach,
• SDG 4 Quality Education – through developing accessible outreach and training materials