On 24th May 2025, Dr. Kaiwan K. Fatah was interviewed by Kurdistan Chronicle to discuss the initiative of building a geopark in the Kurdistan Region. The conversation focused on how this project can help mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources and the environment. The interview addressed critical issues such as the effects of climate change on air quality, groundwater, surface water, and increasing drought risks in the region.
Dr. Kaiwan shared scientific perspectives, ongoing research efforts, and adaptive strategies aimed at sustainable management and environmental protection. The discussion underscores the significance of aligning local development with global sustainability goals, particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water / Maintaining a Local Ecosystem).
This interview serves as a platform to raise public awareness, encourage informed dialogue, and promote strategic environmental action toward climate resilience and ecosystem preservation in the Kurdistan Region.
Click below to view Kurdistan’s first-ever geology park is taking shape, set to become a regional hub for scientists and researchers from across the Middle East.
https://www.facebook.com/KurdistanChronicle/videos/555089537444085
