A nation's care for the enviroment
mirrors the strength of its civilisation

Objectives of the Society

• Promoting interest among Iraqis and foreigners in the field of the environment
• Introducing people to Iraq's nature and environment
• Cooperating with local, regional, and international environmental associations and organizations
• Contributing to understanding nature and biodiversity in Iraq, Sweden, and other countries worldwide, and supporting it
• Contributing to rebuilding Iraq's environment
• Introducing citizens to their duties and rights toward the environment
• Openness to all, transparency, participation, and tolerance

Membership

A person becomes a member of the society after reviewing and agreeing to the society's internal regulations, filling out the membership application form, and paying the annual subscription (which is determined at the society's annual meeting).

The member has the right to nominate for board membership and attend the annual meeting.

The member has the right to access all the society's activities.

The board terminates membership in case of:

• Non-payment of the annual subscription after reminding the member to pay on the specified date
• The member engaging in an action that conflicts with the society's objectives

In case of non-approval of membership in the society or termination of membership, the person retains the right to appeal the decision within one month of its approval.

A member whose membership ends in the society has no right to recover their annual subscription or the society's financial assets.

Periodic Meetings and the Annual Meeting

The administrative board holds three periodic meetings and one annual general meeting (which may be from one year to another) and a number of other additional meetings as necessary.

The annual meeting is usually held in the period between March – May.

Board members are invited to periodic meetings one week before the meeting date.

Members are invited to the annual meeting one month before the meeting date.

Proposals and topics to be discussed are submitted to the society's board of directors no less than one week before the periodic meeting or one month before the annual meeting.

Decisions are voted on by majority (half + 1).

Area of Operation of the Society

Inside Sweden and abroad (Iraq in particular)

Principles of the Society

• Free democracy
• Non-political
• Non-religious
  

Method of Operation of the Society

• Contacting government authorities and local and international organizations
• Holding meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Finding practical means to repair Iraq's environment

The Administrative Board

The administrative board consists of:

• Chairman of the Board
• Vice Chairman of the Board
• Secretary
• Accountant
• Four full members
• Two to four assistant members
  
  

Financial Aspects

• The society's activities are financed within the approved budget by the board of directors through annual member subscriptions and assistance received by the society from various organizations and bodies.
• The board is responsible for the budget during the year.
  
  

Amending the Internal Regulations

The internal regulations are amended only at the annual meeting or at a special meeting called through the annual meeting, provided that half of those present agree to make the change, and the changes are approved by voting and the approval of two-thirds of those present.