SDG In (AUIQ) SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals 17.3.15

SDG 15 Progress Report: Al-Ayen Iraqi University

1. Introduction and Overview

Al-Ayen Iraqi University (AUIQ) has made significant strides in research aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land) during the years 2023. SDG 15 focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, managing forests sustainably, combating desertification, and halting biodiversity loss. This report outlines key research contributions made by AUIQ that support these objectives, emphasizing their impact and relevance.

Overview of Research Contributions for SDG 15

Forecasting of meteorological drought using ensemble and machine learning models: This research focuses on using predictive models to address drought conditions, which are crucial for effective water management and ecosystem conservation.
Application of bagging and boosting ensemble machine learning techniques for groundwater potential mapping in a drought-prone agriculture region of eastern India: Contributions to the management of water resources by identifying groundwater potential, which is vital for maintaining healthy terrestrial ecosystems.
A review on e-waste contamination, toxicity, and sustainable clean-up approaches for its management: Addresses the issue of soil contamination through sustainable clean-up technologies, thereby promoting healthier land ecosystems.
Bioremediation techniques for soil organic pollution: Mechanisms, microorganisms, and technologies - A comprehensive review: Explores various methods for cleaning polluted soil, supporting sustainable agricultural practices and land restoration.
Assessing the Catastrophic Environmental Impacts on Dam Breach Using Remote Sensing and Google Earth Engine: Examines the impacts of infrastructure failures on ecosystems, emphasizing the need for sustainable land and water management.
Metagenomic profiling of rhizosphere microbiota: Unraveling the plant-soil dynamics: Research that enhances understanding of plant-soil interactions, critical for maintaining soil health and supporting biodiversity.
Groundwater level prediction for excessive agricultural irrigation to achieve SDGs: Vulnerability assessment using field-based empirical method: Promotes sustainable water usage practices, which are vital for sustaining agriculture and preserving land ecosystems.

Al-Ayen Iraqi University (AUIQ) has published a total of 13 research articles during 2023 that align with Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on Land). These publications encompass a wide range of topics including drought prediction, groundwater management, soil contamination and remediation, sustainable agricultural practices, land use changes, and biodiversity conservation. Each of these studies contributes to the university's commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for terrestrial ecosystems, promoting environmental stewardship, and supporting global efforts to combat deforestation, desertification, and biodiversity loss.

13 publications match with Sustainable Development Goal 15:
Institutions		Al-Ayen University
Publication years		(2023)
No.	Title	Year	Volume	Issue	DOI	SDGs (2023)
1	Integration of hydrogeological data, GIS and AHP techniques applied to delineate groundwater potential zones in sandstone, limestone and shales rocks of the Damoh district, (MP) central India	2023	228	-	10.1016/j.envres.2023.115832	SDG 2\| SDG 6\| SDG 8\| SDG 13\| SDG 15
2	Intertwined impacts of urbanization and land cover change on urban climate and agriculture in Aurangabad city (MS), India using google earth engine platform	2023	422	-	10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138541	SDG 2\| SDG 9\| SDG 11\| SDG 13\| SDG 15
3	Simulation of the Potential Impacts of Projected Climate and Land Use Change on Runoff under CMIP6 Scenarios	2023	15	19	10.3390/w15193421	SDG 6\| SDG 13\| SDG 15
4	Physicochemical Parameters of Water and Its Implications on Avifauna and Habitat Quality	2023	15	12	10.3390/su15129494	SDG 6\| SDG 11\| SDG 15
5	Unlocking the hidden potential: groundwater zone mapping using AHP, remote sensing and GIS techniques	2023	14	1	10.1080/19475705.2023.2264458	SDG 6\| SDG 15
6	Development of high-resolution gridded data for water availability identification through GRACE data downscaling: Development of machine learning models	2023	291	-	10.1016/j.atmosres.2023.106815	SDG 4\| SDG 6\| SDG 15
7	Drinking Water Resources Suitability Assessment Based on Pollution Index of Groundwater Using Improved Explainable Artificial Intelligence	2023	15	21	10.3390/su152115655	SDG 3\| SDG 6\| SDG 14\| SDG 15
8	Developing a Smart Economy Using Statistical Framework-Based Business Models in Smart Cities	2023	9	2	10.54216/JISIoT.090214	SDG 8\| SDG 11\| SDG 15
9	Hydrological evaluation of conservation bench terrace system in outer foothills of Himalayas using soft computing techniques	2023	132	-	10.1016/j.pce.2023.103495	SDG 2\| SDG 15
10	Spatiotemporal analysis of groundwater resources sustainability in South Asia and China using GLDAS data sets	2023	82	24	10.1007/s12665-023-11282-7	SDG 2\| SDG 6\| SDG 13\| SDG 15
11	Leveraging microalgae utilization for anthropogenic CO2 emission abatement in Malaysian urban centre: Revisiting the sustainable development goal (SDG-13)	2023	129	-	10.1016/j.pce.2022.103356	SDG 2\| SDG 8\| SDG 9\| SDG 11\| SDG 13\| SDG 15
12	Afforestation of the Biosphere Reserve of Iraq with Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) Seedlings: a Quantitative and Qualitative Study	2023	14	3	10.22034/jon.2023.1979594.1212	SDG 15
13	Sustainable Economic Growth in Iraq: Role of Industrialization, Deforestation, Trade, Employment, Technology, and Agriculture	2023	25	2	-	SDG 2\| SDG 8\| SDG 9\| SDG 15
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2. Supporting Documents and Links

References and links to relevant reports, publications, and university web pages that further elaborate on Al-Ayen’s efforts and achievements related to SDG 15.

Link: https://en.alayen.edu.iq/sdj/sub_details/100

The Sustainable Development Goals: Al-Ayen Iraqi University's Evolving Strategy Towards 2027

https://en.alayen.edu.iq/public/en/save_file/files/88168e6e6c98e106163890bee72924b8_.pdf