An Environmental Workshop Held by the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage about the Environment and Drinking Water
The Department of Human Studies at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad held a workshop on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, entitled “The Environment and Drinking Water Between Heritage and Modernity.” The event took place in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, with the attendance of a number of specialists and individuals interested in environmental affairs. The session was chaired by instructor Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul Rasul and presented by biological researcher Farah Hatif from the Environmental Studies Department.
During the workshop, the researcher discussed the importance of sustainable development and its role in preserving water resources, with a particular focus on the sixth Sustainable Development Goal related to clean water and sanitation. She emphasized that ensuring access to safe and clean water for all is one of the most essential pillars of development in any society.
The workshop also reviewed traditional practices in water management and methods of water preservation throughout different eras, comparing them with modern techniques adopted by contemporary institutions to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water. This comparison highlighted the integration between traditional expertise and modern scientific knowledge.
The workshop included several key objectives, most notably raising awareness about the importance of protecting water sources, promoting positive behaviors in water consumption, and enhancing societal understanding of the environmental challenges related to the water sector.
The researcher concluded with several recommendations, the most important of which were strengthening cooperation between governmental and community institutions to protect water resources, supporting projects that contribute to improving water quality, intensifying awareness programs on the sustainable use of water, and ensuring its preservation for future generations.
The workshop also featured several discussions on methods of safety and prevention when dealing with unsafe water. At the end of the event, the Center’s administration thanked the researcher for efforts and wished continued success and prosperity.
