6 October، 2026
Workshop on the occasion of International Geodiversity Day at the Environmental Research Center, titled: “Water Hyacinth: From a River Foe to a National Wealth”

Workshop at the Environmental Research Center
The Environmental Research Center at the University of Mosul held a workshop entitled:
“Water Hyacinth: From a Threat to Rivers to a National Resource”
The workshop was delivered by Asst. Lecturer Reem Nawzat Ahmed. It addressed the environmental impacts of water hyacinth on rivers and aquatic ecosystems, while highlighting opportunities to transform it from an environmental challenge into a potentially valuable resource through sustainable utilization.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 14 – Life Below Water
SDG 15 – Life on Land





