Event under SDG 13: "Study of biophysical mechanisms of adaptation of organisms to extreme environmental conditions"

On October 13, 2025, fourth-year students of the 6B05109 – Neuroscience program, together with their curator, senior lecturer E.V. Shvetsova, organized and conducted an event within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 13 — “Study of the biophysical mechanisms of organism adaptation to extreme environmental conditions.”

The main focus was placed on environmental education and the development of students’ ecological awareness, which corresponds to the task aimed at improving public awareness and engagement in addressing climate issues.

During the seminar and discussion, students examined the main causes of climate change, its impact on the environment and human health, as well as possible ways to adapt and mitigate negative consequences. The participants showed great activity, prepared presentations, and proposed practical ideas for reducing the carbon footprint and promoting the rational use of natural resources.

The purpose of the event, held within the framework of SDG 13, was to form among undergraduate students an understanding of the biophysical mechanisms of organism adaptation to extreme environmental conditions, while developing critical thinking and scientific analysis skills through the discussion of real cases, comparison of adaptive strategies of different species, and evaluation of experimental data in order to comprehend the resilience of biosystems under climatic, physical, and biological stressors.

Additionally, an analysis of the influence of human lifestyle on health was conducted, with particular attention given to the problems of harmful habits and especially the effects of hypodynamia on the development of the young body and the reduction of adaptive mechanisms to extreme conditions. The entire group actively participated, the topic was fully revealed, and the session proved to be informative and engaging for students.