Assistant Professor Dr. Nawal Mahmood Alwan and Assistant Professor Dr. Sundus Abdul Latif, faculty members from the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, participated in the workshop entitled “Guidelines for Plants Suitable for the City of Baghdad,” which was recently held at the Educational Hall in Al-Zawraa Park. The event was organized as an interactive and discussion-based workshop that featured distinguished scientific presentations and extensive discussions on environmental issues related to urban vegetation.
The workshop included a review of the criteria for selecting plant species suitable for Baghdad’s environmental conditions, particularly those capable of tolerating high temperatures, water scarcity, and soil salinity. Emphasis was placed on the importance of adopting sustainable plant species in the design and development of green spaces.
The workshop also addressed the vital role of plants in mitigating the impacts of climate change through reducing ambient temperatures, absorbing carbon dioxide, and limiting the effects of global warming, in addition to their contribution to reducing pollution levels and improving air quality within urban environments.
The event witnessed productive scientific interaction among participants, with an exchange of views and expertise, as well as the presentation of several recommendations aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and improving the vegetation landscape of the city of Baghdad.
These efforts reflect the ongoing commitment to supporting academic initiatives that employ scientific knowledge in the service of the environment and society, while reinforcing the role of educational institutions in addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
