DPM Talabani: Despite Our Disagreements, Environment Issue Must Unite Us

Kurdistan 12:31 PM - 2024-06-05

Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister

Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister, has stated that the danger of environmental degradation surpasses the danger of terrorism, as the existence of terrorist organisations is temporary. However, environmental degradation can be persistent and enduring, and it is not possible to restore it or mitigate its inevitable impact on future generations.

Qubad Talabani acknowledged in an article in PUKMEDIA's Opinions that, despite our long-standing awareness of the anticipated perils of climate change, annual local and international reports and studies consistently warn us about irreversible and significant disasters. "Nevertheless, our political and governance systems in Iraq and Kurdistan exhibit a significant lack of interest or concern," he added.

He continued to say, "Sincerely speaking, I do not think politics will become involved in this important and potentially dangerous matter until citizens and civil society apply sufficient pressure."

"Undoubtedly, the risk of environmental degradation far surpasses the risk of terrorism. Terrorism is a temporary phase that will eventually come to an end. However, environmental damage is irreversible and poses a hazard to future generations. "To clarify, additional environmental deterioration serves as a direct cause of forthcoming instability," he stated.

"Even if we disagree on many policies, the environmental issue must bring us together," he emphasised. "As much as I am concerned about solving the Tanjaro problem as an official in the Kurdistan Region, the federal government officials in Baghdad, Basra, and Anbar should be equally concerned about solving the Tanjaro problem."

"On the other hand, both my friends and I in the Region must be concerned about the marshes of the south, because if we do not, we will suffer the undesired justice of the environment," he added.

The Deputy Prime Minister has proposed an initiative to convene a conference on environmental risks in all regions of Iraq and Kurdistan. The purpose of this conference is to address the issue of pollution in affected areas and come up with effective solutions. The initiative aims to allocate sufficient funds and develop a comprehensive plan to implement the proposed measures.

 

 

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