Here’s the English summary of the seminar you shared:
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Venue: Farhadi Hall
👤 Presenter: Dr. Sulaiman Abdullah Ismail
🎓 Title: The Impact of Location, Drought, and Desertification on Settlement and Ethnic Composition in the Qaraj Region
During the seminar, Dr. Sulaiman discussed the environmental and geopolitical factors affecting the Qaraj region, focusing on how geographical location, recurring droughts, and desertification have influenced population settlement and ethnic demographics. Key discussion points included:
- 🌍 Geographical Location and Topography
- ☀️ Recurring Drought and Climate Change
- 🌵 Desertification, Loss of Vegetation, and Water Crisis (Surface and Groundwater)
- 🌾 Decline in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors
- 🏘️ Administrative Challenges and Disputed Territories
- 🗺️ Impact of Arabization Policies and Forced Displacement
- 📉 Alarming Demographic Shifts and Decline in Kurdish Population Ratio
- 🔮 Future Scenarios and Projections
🔚 The seminar concluded with active participation from attendees, who shared their insights, comments, and questions.
