The Role of Higher Education in Managing the Impacts of Climate Change, With a Focus on the Kurdistan Region, Iraq

James Alexander Gordon on 25th March 2025



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Serwan Baban, The Presidency of Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Abstract

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is experiencing the impacts of climate change on its water resources, agriculture, human health, and natural environment. Higher education institutions (HEIs) must respond and fulfill their vital role in managing climate change's root causes and impacts in various sectors. The ultimate goal will be to develop and integrate climate education, training, research, and innovation to educate and empower dedicated professionals on the science of climate change and its policy, economic, and social dimensions. This paper outlines the impacts of climate change in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. To enhance the role of higher education in this context, it advocates for introducing key concepts of sustainable development and climate change perspectives into HEIs' teaching and training programs. Additionally, it aims to advance HEIs' research interests by creating science-based, data-driven, and innovative solutions to effectively address the impacts of climate change on people's lives, the economy, and the environment. The paper also identifies essential elements that should be integrated into education, training, and research efforts in KRI higher education institutions. Finally, it presents several relevant, scientifically sound research outcomes that can serve as case studies, aimed at providing practical local solutions and advancing sustainable practices for managing challenges associated with water resource management, smart agriculture, early warning systems, and mapping natural hazards linked to climate change.


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Conference: ECE2025
Stream: Higher education

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To cite this article:
Baban S. (2025) The Role of Higher Education in Managing the Impacts of Climate Change, With a Focus on the Kurdistan Region, Iraq ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 523-538) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2025.42
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2025.42

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