proudly announced the launch of a significant environmental afforestation project within its campus. The announcement was made in the presence of Professor Dr. Mohammed Hassan Khamo, Assistant President of the University for Administrative and Financial Affairs; Mr. Mohammed Khalid Samir Al-Janabi, Representative of the International Labour Organization (ILO); Engineer Jalal Akram Qasim, Head of the Supervisory Committee for Projects affiliated with the Independent Administration of Zakho; and Civil Engineer Hassan Mohammed Hassan, Project Supervisor from the Tree Planting Organization and a member from Duhok.
the Independent Administration of Zakho, the International Labour Organization, and Zakho University. It is being implemented within the framework of the "Prospects Project – Improving Prospects for Host Communities and Forcibly Displaced Persons" [1], and is supported by the Employment Intensive Investment Programme (EIIP) [2].
project is to enhance the university's aesthetic appeal and expand its green spaces. A total of 16,350 diverse trees will be planted, including olive trees, pine trees (specifically "Zawita" pine), and pistachio trees.
employment opportunities for a substantial number of engineers and gardeners within the university framework. Crucially, it will also provide job opportunities for Syrian refugees and internally displaced Iraqis. The final arrangements and preparations for the project's commencement were discussed during a recent meeting. Zakho University expresses its hope for the continuation of this fruitful cooperation and anticipates further environmental projects in the future.