SDG In (AUIQ) SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals 17.3.2

Al-Ayen Iraqi University – SDG 2 Progress Report (2023)

1. Introduction and Overview

Al-Ayen Iraqi University is dedicated to promoting sustainable development, aligning its goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The university actively engages in initiatives to support SDG 2: Zero Hunger, focusing on sustainable agriculture, food security, and community outreach to reduce hunger and support vulnerable populations.

2. Detailed SDG 2 Contributions

Community Initiatives

Charity Bazaar: The Department of Medical Laboratory Technology organized a charity bazaar, raising funds to provide food and financial aid to underprivileged families and orphans. This initiative promotes food security by directly supporting vulnerable community members. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1769
Iftar Banquet: The university hosted an Iftar banquet for dormitory students, orphans, and faculty during Ramadan, fostering inclusion and social support. This annual event aligns with the principles of SDG 2 by providing food access and supporting community well-being. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1253
Orphanage Visit: Faculty and students from the College of Engineering Technology visited an orphanage in Nasiriyah, providing meals and engaging activities, reinforcing the university’s commitment to social responsibility and food security.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1276

Supporting Data and Metrics

Research Publications: In 2023, Al-Ayen University contributed significantly to SDG 2 with 19 publications, covering topics such as sustainable agriculture, water management, and food security. Highlights include studies on sustainable farming practices, the impact of climate change on agriculture, and water conservation methods essential for supporting agricultural sustainability.

19 publications match with Sustainable Development Goal 2 :
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	Bacillus subtilis ER-08, a multifunctional plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium, promotes the growth of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) plants under salt and drought stress	2023	14	-	10.3389/fmicb.2023.1208743	SDG 2\| SDG 8\| SDG 12
4	Millets: sustainable treasure house of bioactive components	2023	26	1	10.1080/10942912.2023.2236317	SDG 2\| SDG 3
5	Megacities’ environmental assessment for Iraq region using satellite image and geo-spatial tools	2023	30	11	10.1007/s11356-022-24153-8	SDG 2\| SDG 11\| SDG 13
6	Predicting agricultural drought using meteorological and ENSO parameters in different regions of Iran based on the LSTM model	2023	37	9	10.1007/s00477-023-02465-6	SDG 2\| SDG 11
7	Design and Validation of a Variable-Rate Control Metering Mechanism and Smart Monitoring System for a High-Precision Sugarcane Transplanter	2023	13	12	10.3390/agriculture13122218	SDG 2
8	The socioeconomic impact of severe droughts on agricultural lands over different provinces of Iran	2023	289	-	10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108550	SDG 2\| SDG 6
9	Sustainable Water Management for Small Farmers with Center-Pivot Irrigation: A Hydraulic and Structural Design Perspective	2023	15	23	10.3390/su152316390	SDG 2\| SDG 6
10	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
11	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
12	Intelligent Wireless Sensor Networks for Healthcare: Bridging Biomedical Clothing to the IoT Future	2023	9	2	10.54216/JISIoT.090203	SDG 2\| SDG 7
13	Assessment of Hydrological Response to Climatic Variables over the Hindu Kush Mountains, South Asia	2023	15	20	10.3390/w15203606	SDG 2\| SDG 11\| SDG 13
14	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
15	Identifying the role played by climate change in agricultural productivity: evidence from Iraq	2023	25	2	-	SDG 2\| SDG 8\| SDG 11\| SDG 13
16	Factors Affecting Sustainable Agriculture in Iraq: Evidence from Employment, CPI, Rents, and Policies	2023	25	2	-	SDG 1\| SDG 2\| SDG 8\| SDG 12
17	Global Citizenship Education in Higher Institution - A Systematic Review of Literature	2023	2736	1	10.1063/5.0170923	SDG 1\| SDG 2\| SDG 4\| SDG 6
18	Research on Sustainable development of green energy and manufacturing in smart agriculture based on big data analysis	2023	-	-	10.1109/AICERA/ICIS59538.2023.10420012	SDG 2\| SDG 7\| SDG 8\| SDG 9\| SDG 12
19	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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3. Visual Elements

The doughnut chart shown below illustrates Al-Ayen Iraqi University's contributions to SDG 2 through targeted support initiatives for orphans and community events. By providing 26 orphans with necessary support and offering 30 Iftar meals during communal events, the university actively addresses hunger and promotes social equity. These initiatives reflect a commitment to ensuring that all community members, especially those in need, have access to nutritious food, thus reinforcing SDG 2’s objectives of ending hunger and fostering sustainable community well-being.
Images and Infographics: including the orphanage visit, Iftar banquet, and charity bazaar, demonstrating Al-Ayen’s engagement in promoting food security and supporting community members.

4. Supporting Documents and Links

For further details, please refer to:

[Al-Ayen University SDG Contributions - University Website] (https://en.alayen.edu.iq/sdj/sub_details/86)
Related publications and annual reports accessible via Scopus data base and relevant online platforms.