The Role of Geography in Addressing the Contemporary Issues
Under the patronage of Soran university president Assist. Professor Dr. Sherwan Qurtas Supervised by the dean of the Faculty of Arts Dr. Karmand Abdulla, the Department of Geography arranges the second scientific international conference.
25/24-9-2023
- Themes of the Conference:
The role of geography in dealing with the current environmental threats and challenges.
Climate change crisis and the proposed solutions and plans by senior geographers.
Water resources management and their investment encounters in Kurdistan region and Iraq.
Hurdles and challenges facing economic platforms (Agriculture, Manufacturing and Tourism) in Kurdistan region and Iraq and boosting plans and strategies.
Overpopulation and urbanization span affecting the quality of public services.
Contemporary research approaches in geography including GIS and RSS (Geographical Information Systems) and (Remote Sensing System).
The role of spatial technics and analysis in natural resources investment and management.
Strategic concerns in Kurdistan region and Iraq about energy security, food security, water security, and national security.
Urban transportation planning and the role of geography and modern technology to address them.
- Aims of the conference:
The role of geography and geographers in resolving the existing challenges facing the local community in the region and Iraq.
Highlighting the impacts of climate change on the natural environment and the ecological systems.
Examining the most significant environmental changes and challenges and the different cope methods.
Demonstrating the Iraqi and Kurdistan region’s strategic natural and human capabilities and integrating them with the contemporary and modernised lifestyle.
Anticipating the forthcoming potentials of possible incidents in the area and proposing appropriate solutions for them.
