In line with the National Conference on the Civilizational Governance Model of Science and Technology: A Session on Territorial Governance and Sustainable Development was Held
Nov 28, 2024
As part of the National Conference on the Civilizational Governance Model of Science and Technology, a specialized session on Territorial Governance in the Pursuit of Sustainable Development was held by the Faculty of Natural Resources at Lorestan University.
According to the Public Relations Department of Lorestan University, on Monday, December 5th of this year, this session was held with the participation of a group of students, experts, and faculty members of the Faculty of Natural Resources to examine the role of effective governance in sustainable development and to provide practical solutions for improving land resource management.
The session began with remarks by Dr. Morteza Ghobadi, the secretary of the session, who, while welcoming the attendees, emphasized the importance of territorial governance in addressing environmental challenges.
He noted that territorial governance, with a sustainable development approach, ensures the optimal utilization of resources and the preservation of equity between present and future generations.
The speaker of the session, Dr. Zahra Mirazadi, the head of the Zagros Oak Research Center, explained the dimensions and effective components of territorial governance with a focus on natural resource management in this session.
The head of the Zagros Oak Research Center said: "Territorial governance, as one of the fundamental pillars of sustainable development, plays a key role in natural resource management, reducing social inequalities, and the equitable distribution of wealth."
Dr. Mirazadi elaborated: "In today's world, where we are facing major challenges such as climate change, land use changes, and pressure on natural resources, effective territorial governance is a determining factor in achieving sustainable development."
She added: "This concept {effective territorial governance} emphasizes, on the one hand, the coordinated planning and management of resources and land, and on the other hand, considers intergenerational equity and environmental protection as its main axes."
It is worth mentioning that the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Resources at Lorestan University is Dr. Ali Haghighizadeh.
