Combating Desertification and Restoring Land Affected by Drought, Desertification, and Floods (SDG 15)

The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology held an event on ecosystem conservation within the framework of SDG 15

On April 2, 2025, the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology held an event titled “Combating Desertification and Restoring Lands Affected by Drought, Desertification, and Floods.” The event was organized within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, and was conducted offline.

The main objective of the event was to foster students’ awareness of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation, as well as to develop ecological thinking and responsibility for the sustainable use of natural resources.

The program included an interactive lecture and group-based activities. Participants discussed key global and local environmental challenges, such as land degradation, biodiversity loss, desertification, droughts, and floods, along with their socio-economic impacts. Key activities involved group discussions and the analysis of real-world case studies on the restoration of natural areas affected by climatic and anthropogenic factors. Particular attention was paid to SDG 15 “Life on Land”, as well as international and national initiatives aimed at ecosystem restoration and protection.

The role of scientists and educational institutions in developing sustainable environmental solutions, including participation in interdisciplinary research and outreach initiatives, was also highlighted.

The event was attended by 8 students and 3 faculty members. As a result, participants demonstrated increased awareness of desertification issues and ecosystem conservation, gained insights into international land restoration practices, and expressed interest in engaging in scientific and volunteer environmental projects.