Baghdad, Iraq – Baghdad Municipality confirmed that the government continues its efforts toward improving environmental reality across the capital. This plan includes waste management, electricity generation, tree planting, and the development of a green belt.
Official spokesperson Uday Al-Jandil provided more details about the initiative. He stated that the Prime Minister recently laid the foundation for a waste-to-energy project. This facility will use advanced global technology and falls under fourth-generation project classification. It marks Iraq’s first such project and ranks second worldwide.
The project aims to process 6,000 tons of waste daily and generate 100 megawatts of electricity. This energy will directly support Baghdad’s power grid. At the same time, it will reduce environmental damage by eliminating waste without burning or burying it.
Baghdad officials signed the initial phase of the project with a specialized Chinese company. The groundbreaking ceremony included the Prime Minister, Baghdad’s Mayor, and other key stakeholders.
In addition, Al-Jandil shared news of another project in Abu Ghraib. This second facility will handle 3,000 tons of waste and produce another 100 megawatts of energy. Given that Baghdad generates 9,000 to 10,000 tons of waste daily, both projects offer essential support for improving environmental reality.
Furthermore, the municipality has expanded tree-planting campaigns across the city. Last autumn, teams planted over 168,000 trees. This spring, another 100,000 perennial trees will be added in cooperation with schools and volunteer groups.
As part of the broader plan, Baghdad also launched a green belt project in Abu Ghraib. The first phase covers 500 dunams, with 250,000 trees to be planted. The project uses treated wastewater to irrigate green spaces. This approach helps purify the air and lower pollution rates.
With strong leadership and cooperation, the city remains committed to improving environmental reality for all its residents.
