ecology

Tree slaughter in Karadag

ecology
09:33 05

Karadağ City Forest in the centre of Semsûr is being destroyed due to the works carried out by the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) and Emlak Konut.

New bore being drilled in Basa: Nature destruction to deepen

ecology
09:31 29/8

The destruction of nature in the region will be further deepened with the new bore to be drilled by the chemical company "Derkim Polyurethane" in Basa district. On the other hand, it is learnt that 2 "domestic drilling" rigs have been installed in the region.

Call for joint struggle against ecocide in Dêrsim

ecology
09:14 22/8

Mehmet Kaş, a member of the Munzur Environment Association, warned that Dêrsim is being emptied of its people through mining, hydroelectric (HES), and solar power (GES) projects. “We must unite in struggle against this massacre,” he said.

Examined the tree destruction on site: A reflection of colonial policy

ecology
11:47 14/8

Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party MP Newroz Uysal Aslan conducted an inspection in the Besta region where tree destruction continues, stating, “We observed first hand the ecocide that reflects colonial policies. We demand an end to this situation.”

Tree slaughter continues as governorate says 'stopped'

ecology
09:48 13/8

The tree slaughter, which the Şırnak Governorate said "we have stopped" in the Besta region, continues.

Nature plunder in Bertûl Valley

ecology
09:41 11/8

In the Bertûl Valley, which is located on the foothills of Gabar Mountain and attracts attention with its unique nature, the plunder of nature has started with construction equipment.

Ecocide accelerates in Kurdistan amid ‘peace process’ rhetoric

ecology
11:06 10/8

Since Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli's symbolic handshake with DEM Party MPs on October 1, 2024, a surge in environmental exploitation has been recorded: 2 thousand 207 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications have been filed across 24 Kurdish provinces and 192 districts, with 625 projects exempted from full review.

Forest destruction in Elkê: Barren land left behind

ecology
13:24 07/8

The tree cutting that started in Komate are of Elke district of Şirnex (Şırnak) and extended to Kespiyanîş village was stopped when there were no trees left to cut. Barren land was left behind.

Kırşehir residents protest mine: We will protect our water and soil

ecology
11:51 07/8

Residents of Kırşehir are strongly opposing plans to open gold mines by Koç Holding and Fernas Construction, fearing the project will dry up natural resources, devastate agriculture and livestock, and cause ecological disasters.

Peace process is an opportunity to end attacks on nature say ecologists

ecology
10:04 15/7

Ecologists supporting the “Peace and Democratic Society Process” have emphasized that the ongoing efforts toward peace also offer a critical opportunity to halt environmental destruction, particularly in war-affected regions like Kurdistan.

Footage of forest destruction in Besta and Biliga

ecology
09:47 13/7

The footage of the ongoing deforestation in Besta region and Biliga village revealed the magnitude of the ecological destruction.

Nature of Şirnex to be plundered with 10 new energy activities

ecology
09:27 10/7

EIA process was initiated for 10 new energy projects in Şirnex (Şırnak) and its neighbouring districts.

Nightlong vigil against mine in Hesendin

ecology
12:13 08/7

The vigil against mining activities in Hesendin region continued nightlong.

Fire extinguished on Gabar Mountain

ecology
14:02 06/7

The fire that broke out in the forest area in Gabar Mountain of Şirnex (Şırnak), where ecological destruction and nature plunder continues, was extinguished.

Forest Fire in Omerya Area

ecology
16:05 04/7

A forest fire broke out in the Omerya Region due to sparks falling from an electricity pole.