In recognition of International Geodiversity Day, our center actively participated in a series of online activities hosted by the official UNESCO website. Led by the Director, Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar, a group of our lecturers, including Professor Dr. Afkar Muslim Hadi, Lecturer Dr. Zainab Alwan Makkawi, and Assistant Lecturer Maryam Majid, contributed to the program from October 6th to 16th, 2024.
Our participation aimed to raise awareness about the crucial role of geodiversity in Iraq. By showcasing Earth science education as a tool for sustainable solutions, we highlighted its potential to address challenges like resource extraction, disaster risk reduction, and mitigating the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.
The activities can be found on the official website, www.geodiversityday.org.
We commend our lecturers for their dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting environmental sustainability.