MESOPOTAMIAN MARSHES
& MODERN DEVELOPMENT

Practical Approaches for Sustaining Restored Ecological & Cultural Landscapes in Iraq

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS INCLUDE:

Desert Wetland Restoration
• History of hydrological and ecological alterations in the Mesopotamian Marshes
• Current status of restoration efforts there
• Witness testimonials from marsh dwellers and researchers
• Reference case studies from Jordan, Israel, and the western United States

Sustainability of Wetlands and Nature Reserves from
Around the World
• Ecological restoration and economic sustainability
• Ecotourism, environmental education, and local economy
• Park planning and development
• Wastewater and salinity treatment
• Wildlife resource management
• Hydroengineering
• Nature reserve planning and operation

Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Development
• Environmentally sensitive transportation planning
• Decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse
• Ecological design and infrastructure models
• Restorative dry-land agriculture
• Modernization and social development
• Integrated alternative futures planning