Sustainable Development Goals Reports: 2023–2024

SDG 13: Climate Action – Click to View

TISHK INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY / Erbil

🌍 International Workshop on ESG Integration in Global Finance

The Finance and Banking Department hosted an International Workshop on
“Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration in Global Finance: Strategies and Challenges”
📅 December 12th, 2023

This workshop, aligning with SDG 13: Climate Action, focused on incorporating ESG factors into financial strategies to promote sustainability. By discussing global financial frameworks that integrate environmental concerns, it emphasized how finance can drive climate-resilient investments and sustainable development.

The workshop addressed challenges in balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility, underscoring the vital role of the finance sector in mitigating climate change through responsible investment and decision-making, contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.
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📚 Research Contributions by Dr. Hussaini Bala

  • Review of Economics and Finance (Scopus):
    A study analyzing how carbon emissions impact Iraq’s economic growth. Addressing SDG 13, the study highlights the economic implications of environmental degradation, advocating for sustainable policies that balance economic growth with carbon reduction, reinforcing the need for climate-resilient economic strategies.

  • International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy (Scopus):
    A research paper on the influence of environmental taxes on environmental accounting disclosures by Nigerian oil and gas companies. Aligning with SDG 13, the study underscores the role of fiscal policy in promoting corporate transparency and accountability in environmental impact.

TISHK INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY / Sulaimani

🧱 Seminar on Biophilic Design

A seminar was conducted by the Architecture Engineering and Interior Design departments, titled:
“Using Biophilia in Interior Design”
This initiative promotes environmentally conscious design practices and aligns with SDG 13: Climate Action, by integrating nature into architecture for healthier and more sustainable living environments.

📑 Civil Engineering Department – Research Publications

The Civil Engineering Department published multiple research papers addressing environmental and climate-related concerns, including:

  • Forecasting of Monthly Air Quality Index and Understanding the Air Pollution in the Urban City, India Based on Machine Learning Models and Cross-Validation
    Focused on predictive analytics for air quality, emphasizing proactive urban planning.

  • Delineating the Climate Change Impacts on Urban Environment Along With Heat Stress in the Indian Tropical City
    Investigates the influence of climate variability on densely populated urban areas.

  • Assessing the Carbon Footprint: Key Principles and Local Case Studies Based on Questionnaire Data
    A study highlighting localized efforts in carbon footprint measurement and public awareness, promoting responsible practices.

These contributions support SDG 13, underlining the role of engineering research in climate resilience, carbon reduction, and sustainable development.