Iraq ranks among the top five most climate-vulnerable countries, according to the United Nations, grappling with prolonged droughts, rising temperatures, and soil degradation. The Kulak project responds directly to these pressures by integrating solar infrastructure with sustainable agricultural systems and water-saving technologies.
Residents are being trained in regenerative farming practices that enhance food security while helping to restore depleted land. Meanwhile, ongoing renewable energy access reduces reliance on diesel generators and improves quality of life.
The Kulak village is part of a broader regional vision. The Rwanga Foundation aims to replicate and repeat this model across Kurdistan and central Iraq by 2030, embedding clean energy and climate resilience into rural development plans.
The expansion aligns with their larger Green Kurdistan campaign, which also includes large-scale reforestation efforts—over 200,000 trees planted in the past five years—and a continued focus on youth education and environmental awareness.
Rather than positioning technology alone as the solution, the project blends infrastructure with capacity-building to empower communities and promote long-term sustainability. It’s a pragmatic model that emphasizes local ownership, low-carbon development, and replicable impact.
As Iraq continues to confront challenges from environmental degradation and energy insecurity, initiatives like this provide a grounded example of how integrated, community-based strategies can support climate adaptation in high-risk regions.
