The College of Education for Humanities Concludes its Scientific Conference on World Water Day
Under the patronage of the President of Diyala University, Professor Dr. Tahseen Hussein Mubarak, and the supervision and chairmanship of the Dean of the College of Education for Humanities, Professor Dr. Luay Sayhood Al-Tamimi, the college concluded its 20th International Specialized Scientific Conference, entitled “The Circular Economy: From Challenges to Smart Solutions.” The conference, held by the Department of Geography and the Spatial Research Unit in cooperation with the United Nations Water Aid (UNWA), took place from March 30-31, 2026, to commemorate World Water Day.The 20th International Conference on World Water Day, held under the theme “Our Reclaimed Water: Towards a Sustainable Water Cycle,” emphasized a number of recommendations aimed at enhancing water security and achieving sustainability in water resource management.The conference stressed the importance of adopting integrated water resources management, supporting water harvesting and reuse projects, and developing national policies that ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital resource. It also called for integrating water issues into climate change adaptation plans and strengthening scientific research and early warning systems to address water crises. In the area of technology, the conference recommended employing artificial intelligence and digital transformation in water management, and encouraging innovation in desalination and treatment. It also emphasized the importance of adopting the circular economy concept through water recycling and loss reduction, and strengthening public-private partnerships.Regarding water justice, the conference stressed the need to ensure equitable access to water for all groups and reduce the gap between urban and rural areas, while supporting vulnerable groups with fair policies. It also called for strengthening international cooperation and water diplomacy as a means of conflict resolution and exchanging expertise.Environmentally, the conference recommended protecting water-related ecosystems and enhancing quality monitoring programs and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the importance of integrating efforts among governmental, research, and civil society institutions to achieve sustainable water security.At the local level, the recommendations focused on investing in Iraq’s water resources by supporting water harvesting in the northern regions, tightening controls on industrial pollution, enacting laws for wastewater treatment and recycling, studying the water footprint of livestock, and constructing dams to retain floodwater, particularly in the Jalawla valleys. The Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Luay Sayhood Al-Tamimi, honored the researchers with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their scientific and professional efforts in ensuring the success of the conference.This conference comes within the framework of international efforts aimed at addressing the growing water challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 6, which relates to clean water and sanitation.
