A leadership lecture by Professor Dr Roozbeh Mirzaei of Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany) on “Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions: Environmental challenges, ecosystem conservation and prospects for regenerative tourism”

6 November 2026. The lecture focused on current issues related to the conservation of mountain ecosystems, the impact of climate change on natural areas, the sustainable use of natural resources and ensuring the environmental sustainability of mountain regions.

Particular attention was paid to the need for balanced approaches to tourism development, in which economic interests are aligned with biodiversity conservation, the protection of natural landscapes and ecosystem restoration.

The professor's presentation highlighted the distinctive role of mountain areas in maintaining ecological balance and emphasised the importance of scientifically grounded solutions in natural resource management and sustainable regional development.

The topics addressed reflect current sustainable development priorities related to climate change adaptation, the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity, and the promotion of environmentally responsible economic activities (UN SDGs 13, 15 and 8).

The lecture provided a platform for examining contemporary environmental challenges and recognising the importance of responsible stewardship of natural heritage in ensuring a sustainable future for mountain regions.