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Kurdistan Biodiversity

By Kurdistan Foundation

Our Land, Our Responsibility, Our Future.

Documenting Kurdistan's Wild Heritage

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Climate.KRD is Kurdistan Foundation's specialized agency for climate action and protection in Kurdistan. The entity aims to preserve Kurdistan's natural beauty and promote sustainable environmental practices through its programmatic activities, and nurturing a generation of climate leaders among Kurdish youth.

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Latest News

Updates from the field and from Climate.KRD.

New KBA Survey Confirms Breeding Bearded Vultures in the Zagros Foothills
Published on August 25, 2026
New KBA Survey Confirms Breeding Bearded Vultures in the Zagros Foothills
A months-long field survey has confirmed an active breeding pair of Bearded Vultures within one of our tracked Key Biodiversity Areas — the first confirmed nesting record for the site.
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Rare Zagrosian Leopard Sighting Recorded Near Amedi
Published on August 21, 2026
Rare Zagrosian Leopard Sighting Recorded Near Amedi
A camera-trap and a member of the public independently captured images of a Zagrosian leopard in the same mountain corridor within days of each other — a rare double confirmation for one of the region's most elusive species.
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Kurdistan Newt Rediscovered at Historic Breeding Pool After Years of Absence
Published on August 15, 2026
Kurdistan Newt Rediscovered at Historic Breeding Pool After Years of Absence
A small population of Kurdistan Newts has been found breeding again at a mountain pool where the species hadn't been recorded in several years, offering a cautiously hopeful sign for one of the region's most range-restricted amphibians.
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Spring Migration Brings Record Numbers of White Storks to Duhok Wetlands
Published on August 7, 2026
Spring Migration Brings Record Numbers of White Storks to Duhok Wetlands
Volunteer counts along the Duhok wetlands recorded the highest number of migrating White Storks since tracking began, with several pairs staying on to nest locally.
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Climate.KRD Launches Public Wildlife Photo Submission Program
Published on July 30, 2026
Climate.KRD Launches Public Wildlife Photo Submission Program
Anyone in the Kurdistan Region can now share their own wildlife photos directly through the Wildlife Map — reviewed by our team and added to the public gallery once approved.
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Share a Wildlife Photo

Thank you for contributing to Kurdistan's biodiversity record. Please only submit photos you've personally taken within the Kurdistan Region. Tell us the species if you know it — if not, our team will help identify it. For location, a general area is fine; you don't need exact coordinates, especially for sensitive or endangered species. All submissions are reviewed by our team before appearing on the site.