The Environmental Research Center at the University of Mosul held a scientific workshop on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, entitled:

“Developing Sustainable Food Systems and Enhancing Food Security”

The workshop was delivered by Dr. Sahar Adnan Sheet, who addressed the importance of developing sustainable food systems, enhancing the efficient management of natural resources, and adopting sustainable agricultural and food practices to strengthen food security and address environmental and economic challenges associated with food production.

Workshop Objectives:

* Raise awareness of sustainable food systems and their role in achieving food security.
* Highlight sustainable agricultural and food practices and their contribution to reducing environmental impacts.
* Promote the efficient use of natural resources, particularly water, soil, and energy.
* Reduce food loss and waste and improve resource utilization efficiency.
* Strengthen resilience to climate challenges and their impacts on food production.
* Encourage scientific solutions and modern innovations for sustainable food system development.
* Contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

This workshop is part of the Environmental Research Center’s scientific and awareness-raising activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness and supporting sustainable development.