Al-Ayen Iraqi University – SDG 11 Progress Report (2024)
1. Al-Ayen Iraqi University actively utilizes brownfield sites for development projects to promote sustainable land use and reduce environmental impact. For example, the university constructed a pedestrian bridge and a new annex building that houses several university formations, including the College of Health and Medical Technologies and various administrative departments. This project was developed on a previously abandoned area, effectively transforming unused land into functional educational infrastructure. Such initiatives demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainable urban development and align with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).