University of Basrah Holds Seminar on Environmental Sustainability in Basrah Governorate
The College of Arts at the University of Basrah held a seminar on environmental sustainability in Basrah Governorate, addressing its environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
The seminar aimed to highlight the importance of integrating scientific, institutional, and community efforts to address environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development while preserving natural resources and safeguarding the rights of future generations.
The seminar covered two main topics. In the first, Dr. Ibtehal Shakir Majeed discussed the concept of environmental sustainability, its environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and the geographical and environmental characteristics of Basrah Governorate. She also highlighted the major challenges facing its natural resources, particularly declining water quality, air pollution, soil salinity, desertification, and the deterioration of vegetation cover and biodiversity.
In the second topic, Dr. Iman Taha Abdul Hasan examined environmental sustainability indicators and the spatial variation of environmental problems across different areas of the governorate. She also highlighted the importance of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyse environmental phenomena and identify areas experiencing environmental degradation.
The seminar concluded with a set of proposed solutions and recommendations aimed at strengthening the sustainable management of natural resources.
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