On 28-30th January 2025, Dr. Shevan Jameel Jirjees, A Lecturer in Earth Sciences and Petroleum Department, participated in Conference “7th International Conference on Applied Science, Energy and Environment (ICASEE)” in the Kurdistan Region held at Tishk International University and Salahaddin University-Erbil. Delivered a presentation Seminars in Conference about “Assessment and Association of Meteorological Drought Indices Using the Reconnaissance Drought Index (RDI) and Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) in Duhok City, Northern Iraq”. The conference was including a series of seminars and a panel discussion, focusing on the scientific researchers used to evaluate all related geology aspects including climate changes, air quality, groundwater, surface water, and drought analysis in the region and natural resource management. Experts and researchers were discussed adaptation strategies and sustainable management approaches to mitigate environmental challenges and natural resource. The conference aligns with the objectives of SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 14 (Maintaining a Local Ecosystem) as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It objectives to raise awareness and substitute academic discussions on climate resilience, natural resource sustainability, and ecosystem protection.
