Cooperation Agreement between Syria and Iraq in the environment protection, ratified by Decree No. 118 of 2007.

This Agreement is composed of 9 articles. Articles 1 to 6 defines fields, procedures and means for the development of the cooperation in the environment protection, especially: exchange of experiences, information, and studies in environment protection activities; facilitation of the cooperation between all authorities and agencies operating in environment protection; establishment of the Joint Committee for the following and monitoring the implementation of this Agreement; supporting the legislative scope in both Countries regarding the environment protection; education, information and training in environment protection; supporting an development of applying researches related to un-harmful technologies and activities to environment; protection of natural resources especially waters; facing the desertification phenomenon; protection of the biodiversity; right and sane management of solid wastes; protection of marine environment; treatment of the pollution caused by industrial and agricultural activities; development of green areas, rural zones and environmental tourism; protection of work ambient and places; air pollution control; development of land management and uses; and, petroleum pollution control. Articles 7 and 8 deal with dispute settlements and amendments.