In alignment with Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Department of Desertification Control, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a specialized training course titled “Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Pollutants” resulting from industrial projects.
The lectures were delivered by a panel of experts, including Dr. Saja Jawad Shneishel (Department of Desertification Control), along with Dr. Safa Hamid Fadel and Lecturer Shamous Abdul-Sattar Jabbar from the College of Engineering’s Department of Environmental Engineering. The event was attended by college faculty and staff, as well as guest representatives from the Al-Dora Municipality’s Environment and Agriculture Department.
Core Focus Areas
The course focused on several critical pillars regarding industrial pollution, specifically:
- Industrial Impact Assessment: Identifying the specific environmental footprints left by industrial operations.
- Case Study (Brick Factories): Analyzing the adverse effects of brick manufacturing plants on the surrounding environment and the degradation of nearby agricultural lands.
- Mitigation Strategies: Evaluating how industrial expansion affects soil health and local ecosystems.
