{"id":274,"date":"2023-03-20T10:57:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:31:47","slug":"sdg-15-life-on-land","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-15-life-on-land\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 15: Life On Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-goal-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#56C02B\"><div class=\"ds-hero-grid\"><div><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>SDG 15<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>15<\/b>Life on Land<\/div><h1>Life on Land<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-checks.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 16 Indicators<\/span><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display:grid;place-items:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG15.png\" alt=\"SDG 15\" style=\"width:min(260px,70%);border-radius:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.45)\"><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-head\"><div><span class=\"ds-eyebrow\">SDG 15<\/span><h2>Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-inds\" style=\"--sdg:#56C02B\"><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg15-15-0\/\"><code>15.0<\/code><span>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG15<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-land-ecosystems-list-15-1\/\"><code>15.1<\/code><span>Research on Land Ecosystems [List]<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/land-conservation-events-15-2-1\/\"><code>15.2.1<\/code><span>Land Conservation Events<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainable-farming-policy-15-2-2\/\"><code>15.2.2<\/code><span>Sustainable Farming Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/ecosystem-biodiversity-projects-15-2-3\/\"><code>15.2.3<\/code><span>Ecosystem Biodiversity Projects<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/wildlife-education-programs-15-2-4\/\"><code>15.2.4<\/code><span>Wildlife Education Programs<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/agricultural-land-management-education-15-2-5\/\"><code>15.2.5<\/code><span>Agricultural Land Management Education<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/tourism-land-management-education-15-2-6\/\"><code>15.2.6<\/code><span>Tourism Land Management Education<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/ecosystem-conservation-policy-15-3-1\/\"><code>15.3.1<\/code><span>Ecosystem Conservation Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/red-list-protection-policy-15-3-2\/\"><code>15.3.2<\/code><span>Red List Protection Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/biodiversity-in-campus-planning-15-3-3\/\"><code>15.3.3<\/code><span>Biodiversity in Campus Planning<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/alien-species-impact-policy-15-3-4\/\"><code>15.3.4<\/code><span>Alien Species Impact Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/community-ecosystem-partnerships-15-3-5\/\"><code>15.3.5<\/code><span>Community Ecosystem Partnerships<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/water-quality-standards-15-4-1\/\"><code>15.4.1<\/code><span>Water Quality Standards<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/plastic-reduction-policy-15-4-2\/\"><code>15.4.2<\/code><span>Plastic Reduction Policy<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><a class=\"ds-ind\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/hazardous-waste-management-15-4-3\/\"><code>15.4.3<\/code><span>Hazardous Waste Management<\/span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"ds-sec\"><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section id=\"supporting-land-ecosystems-through-action\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Supporting Land Ecosystems Through Action<\/h2><p>Al-Maarif University College is committed to maintaining a high-quality natural environment across all campus areas. Green spaces and open areas are actively managed and maintained to support biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of campus users.<\/p><p>Specialized maintenance services are implemented to ensure healthy vegetation, sustainable landscaping, and the protection of natural ecosystems within the university environment.<\/p><ol class=\"ds-olist\"><li>Maintaining detailed planting records including botanical names, planting dates, and locations.<\/li><li>Removing weeds and maintaining healthy green areas.<\/li><li>Improving tree health and ensuring campus environmental safety.<\/li><li>Conducting tree maintenance and pruning services.<\/li><li>Supporting healthy plant growth through proper nutrient management.<\/li><li>Maintaining irrigation systems and plant watering operations.<\/li><li>Removing dead leaves and branches from vegetation areas.<\/li><li>Applying mulch to preserve soil quality and plant health.<\/li><li>Supporting indigenous species planting within heritage and protected zones.<\/li><\/ol><\/section><section id=\"supporting-land-ecosystems-through-education\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Supporting Land Ecosystems Through Education<\/h2><p>Researchers at Al-Maarif University College collaborate with local environmental authorities to conduct contaminant risk assessments and environmental monitoring projects for sensitive ecological sites.<\/p><p>These projects aim to identify environmental risks, analyze water and sediment quality, and provide recommendations to protect environmentally sensitive areas using both traditional and innovative scientific methods.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"related-news-and-activities\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Related News and Activities<\/h2><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/15\/uoa-participated-in-national-energy-support-and-emission-reduction-initiative\/\">UOA Participated in National Energy Support and Emission Reduction Initiative<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/10\/the-college-of-dentistry-holds-an-awareness-seminar\/\">The College of Dentistry Holds an Awareness Seminar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2023\/12\/14\/auc-participated-in-national-energy-support-and-emission-reduction-initiative-3\/\">AUC Participated in National Energy Support and Emission Reduction Initiative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/SDG 15 15Life on Land Life on Land Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives 16 Indicators SDG 15 Indicators 15.0Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG1515.1Research on Land Ecosystems [List]15.2.1Land Conservation Events15.2.2Sustainable Farming Policy15.2.3Ecosystem Biodiversity Projects15.2.4Wildlife Education Programs15.2.5Agricultural Land Management Education15.2.6Tourism Land Management Education15.3.1Ecosystem Conservation Policy15.3.2Red List Protection 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