Report on Sustainable Development Goal 17 at Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela, Algeria
Introduction Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDGs) focuses on strengthening local and international partnerships to achieve sustainable development. Universities, such as Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela, are key players in achieving this goal through research, education, and community engagement. Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela is one of the leading educational institutions in Algeria, seeking to enhance cooperation and partnerships at local, national, and international levels. These relationships reflect the university’s commitment to achieving sustainable development and advancing scientific research.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela directly participates in providing input and guidance to the national government and regional NGOs regarding policies and plans for achieving sustainable development goals. For example, the university conducts in-depth studies and research to identify key problems and challenges in implementing the sustainable development agenda at local and national levels. This research helps formulate appropriate policies and strategies to address these challenges. The university also models potential future scenarios with and without specific interventions, helping policymakers make informed decisions. Additionally, the university contributes to monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies and initiatives related to sustainable development goals and preparing relevant reports. These research and analytical contributions enable the government and relevant organizations to develop and implement effective adaptive policies and plans.
To activate, enhance, and support environmental education and sustainable development in educational, training, and university environments, and within the framework of sectoral synergy between professionals and the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela participated in the National Environmental Education Competition 2023 edition under the slogan “Our Environment, Our Future” on February 15, 2023.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela participates in multi-sectoral initiatives and dialogues regarding sustainable development goals. For example, the university organizes annual conferences and seminars that bring together representatives from government, NGOs, and the private sector to discuss and coordinate how to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals at the national level. The university also participates in several national and regional committees concerned with the sustainable development agenda, allowing it to contribute to the formulation of relevant policies and plans. These participations reflect the university’s commitment to playing an active role in promoting sustainable development efforts through dialogue and cooperation between various concerned sectors. In addition to its participation in identifying sustainable development challenges, the university provides advice based on its research and studies. This advice, through recommendations and proposals from various forums involving government bodies and different administrations, helps multiple government entities, both at local and national levels, in developing policies and plans that support and enhance the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Notable examples include:
- National Conference: Real Estate and its Role in Sustainable Development (2017)
- International Forum: Algeria and the Inevitability of Transitioning to Green Economy for Sustainable Development (2018)
- Water Governance between Management and Sustainable Abundance to Face Scarcity and Crisis Escalation (2020)
- Environmental Protection between International Law and Algerian Legislation (2022)
- National Forum on the Role of Agricultural Real Estate in Achieving Local Development in Algeria: Between Current Challenges and Future Stakes (2024)
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela contributes as an institution to international cooperation regarding the collection and measurement of data related to sustainable development goals. Through multiple research programs and partnerships with academic institutions and international organizations, the university contributes to developing systems for data collection and analysis, which helps evaluate progress towards achieving these goals. The university also works on enhancing the capabilities of researchers and students in using data measurement and analysis tools, strengthening its role as an active entity in supporting local and national policies related to sustainable development. In this context, the university has established several national and international agreements with stakeholders such as environmental protection associations and international training academies…
As part of efforts to activate and enhance international cooperation and exchange with international universities, a virtual meeting was held on February 8, 2022, bringing together the administration of Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela, led by University Director Professor Abdelouahed Chala, and Southwest State University. The meeting was facilitated by Professor Houha Ali, delegate and representative of the Russian university in Algeria. Dr. Sahraoui Zoubir, president of the Wilaya Association for Environmental Conservation and Promotion of Sustainable Development (Khenchela), also attended the remote meeting. The meeting worked on achieving a series of sustainable development goals.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela places great emphasis on sustainable development goals and strives to play an effective role in achieving them. The university recognizes the importance of these global goals and seeks to integrate them into various aspects of its work, including scientific research, academic programs, and community activities. In terms of scientific research, the university focuses on conducting in-depth studies and research on issues related to sustainable development goals in the region. This research helps in understanding local challenges and needs, and provides the scientific basis for developing effective policies and solutions. The university also organized the National Innovation Fair and contributed to the National Innovation Fair in the Service of Sustainable Development.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela places great emphasis on sustainable development goals and strives to play an effective role in achieving them. The university recognizes the importance of these global goals and seeks to integrate them into various aspects of its work, including scientific research, academic programs, and community activities. In terms of scientific research, the university focuses on conducting in-depth studies and research on issues related to sustainable development goals in the region. This research helps in understanding local challenges and needs, and provides the scientific basis for developing effective policies and solutions. The university also organized the National Innovation Fair and contributed to the National Innovation Fair in the Service of Sustainable Development.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela regularly publishes reports on the progress made in achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This includes Goal 1 (No Poverty), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), and all other goals up to Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). The university measures and tracks indicators relevant to each goal and periodically publishes results through PRFU research project outputs, faculty publications in national and international journals, and research team publications. This reflects the university’s commitment to transparency and accountability in achieving sustainable development goals.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela is committed to providing meaningful education about sustainable development goals throughout the university. These concepts and issues are incorporated into various courses in ways appropriate to students’ different specializations. The university also seeks to ensure that this education is relevant and applicable to students. Among these initiatives is the National Forum on Green Algeria, organized by the Environmental Association and the Promotion of Sustainable Development in coordination with Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela offers a diverse range of specialized courses in sustainability topics and sustainable development goals. This includes elective courses in addition to complete academic programs focusing on these fields. Through these courses, the university provides students with the opportunity to study these issues in depth.
In addition to on-campus education, Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela organizes educational and awareness activities aimed at the broader community. This includes graduates, local residents, and displaced persons. Through these activities, the university seeks to spread awareness and knowledge about sustainable development goals throughout the local community.
On the morning of May 10, 2023, the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences organized a doctoral seminar directed at research professors, doctoral students, and master’s students. The seminar, organized under the supervision of University Director Professor Chala Abdelouahed and the administration of Dean Professor Zouagri Tahar as general supervisor of the seminar, highlighted the importance of the current orientation of the Algerian state and the supervisory ministry towards renewable energies and addressing climate change issues. It also focused on determining legal responsibilities, as the latter is considered a threat to environmental security, studying the negative and positive impacts of technological development on sustainable development, examining all efforts to address environmental problems, rationalizing natural resource policy, encouraging smart cities, and using artificial intelligence in environmental protection.
Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela places great importance on sustainable development goals and is committed to publishing related reports and providing comprehensive and accurate education about these goals to all members of the university and local community. This reflects the university’s commitment to its role in achieving sustainable development at both local and national levels.
Among the scientific outings aimed at spreading the culture of sustainable development among students, the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, in coordination with the Fisheries and Aquaculture Cooperative, organized a scientific field trip for Master’s students specializing in Ecology and Environment to the municipality of Remila. This was supervised by Dr. Wannas Mayada and Mrs. Tayar Nassima, accompanied by faculty professors, focusing on aquaculture in Khenchela province, as well as fish feed manufacturing at the same site, modern corn cultivation techniques, the use of giant pools, and new methods of rational water management in irrigation to ensure sustainable development.
