Programme & Agenda
Complete session schedule with times, speakers, and venues.
Location
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Edition
ICRU-SDGs
Tuesday
September 23, 2025
Theme 1 — Foundations and Goals of Sustainability
SessionDefining sustainable development and its three dimensions (economic, social and environmental); the SDGs and the role of academic institutions in achieving them.
Theme 2 — Education, Policy and Leadership
SessionGovernment policies and the role of universities in sustainable development; international legislation and initiatives on the role of higher education in achieving sustainability.
Theme 3 — Universities and Social Responsibility
SessionThe relationship between universities and sustainable development; university initiatives serving the community and environmental sustainability.
9:00 AM
Day 1 — Theoretical and Legislative Framework and Scientific Research
SessionExploring the foundational concepts, policies and research that drive sustainable development in higher education.
Wednesday
September 24, 2025
Theme 4 — Research, Innovation and Knowledge Management
SessionScientific research in renewable energy, environment and the green economy; strengthening research partnerships between universities and the private sector.
Theme 5 — Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship
SessionApplications of digital transformation in achieving sustainable development; business incubators and support for sustainability start-ups.
Theme 6 — Partnerships and Governance
SessionCollaborative frameworks and governance models supporting the sustainable development goals.
9:00 AM
Day 2 — Universities, Economics, Social Responsibility and Partnerships
SessionExamining the practical applications and collaborative frameworks needed to achieve the sustainable development goals.