Under the auspices Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghaban President of the University of Technology, the Environmental Research Center organized a workshop on the topic “Water Footprint (WFP)” on Sunday and Monday, 23-24, Jone 2024, at the center’s building. The workshop aimed to highlight the importance of the water footprint and its role in achieving environmental sustainability, and to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable water resource management.
The workshop consisted of two sessions. In the first session, Assistant Lecturers Ali Nasser Ali and Ola Hamed Mahmoud provided an introductory overview of the concept of the water footprint, its measurement mechanisms, its environmental and economic impacts, and examples of its applications in the agricultural and industrial sectors. In the second session, Dr. Moayad Nasir and Assistant Lecturer Asmaa Nafi discussed practical applications of the water footprint, modern irrigation methods in sustainable agriculture, and the future benefits of hydroponics.
In her opening speech, Prof. Dr. Zainab Bahaa Mohammed (Director of the Environmental Research Center) emphasized the importance of the workshop in strengthening national efforts to protect water resources, noting that the water footprint is one of the effective tools for achieving sustainable water management and reducing waste.
The workshop concluded with an interactive discussion session, where ideas and proposals were exchanged on ways to reduce the water footprint and improve water use efficiency across various sectors. Participants praised the importance of such workshops in raising environmental awareness and developing sustainable policies and practices.
This workshop is part of a series of activities organized by the Environmental Research Center aimed at achieving sustainable development and preserving natural resources for future generations.
