Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, President of the University of Mosul, and under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman Ramzi Qabaa, Director of the Remote Sensing Center, the Remote Sensing Center, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair Unit at the University of Mosul, organized a scientific workshop on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to commemorate International Geodiversity Day, entitled “Geodiversity in Support of Sustainable Development.”

The workshop featured lectures delivered by Assist. Prof. Dr. Alaa Nabil Hamdoun, Head of the Natural Resources and Engineering Sciences Department at the Remote Sensing Center, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Uday Abdulwahab Abdullah, Coordinator of the UNESCO Chair Unit at the University of Mosul.

The workshop addressed the concept of geodiversity and its scientific, environmental, and cultural significance, highlighting its role in understanding Earth’s history and the evolution of natural systems. It also emphasized the importance of documenting and conserving geological sites as an integral component of natural heritage.

The participants underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among academic and research institutions in the field of geodiversity and promoting scientific studies and initiatives that contribute to raising awareness of the significance of geological heritage and its conservation for future generations.

It is noteworthy that the workshop contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13): Climate Action.