A masterclass on the topic “Geographical Problems of Sustainable Development” was held at Baku State University (BSU), jointly organized by the Center for Organization of Scientific Activity and Innovations, and the Faculties of Geography and Geology.

At the event, Associate Professor Zaur Imrani, Doctor of Geographical Sciences and Acting Director of the Institute of Geography under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered a presentation.

The Dean of the Faculty of Geography, Professor Maqsad Qocamanov, emphasized the importance of studying the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are widely implemented globally, from a geographical perspective.

In his speech, Zaur Imrani provided detailed information about the differing international scientific approaches to the sustainable development model in the modern era. He highlighted the theoretical, conceptual, and practical differences between these models, particularly emphasizing the distinction between “continuous growth” and “sustainable development.”

It was noted that the primary goal of sustainable development is to maintain a balance between its economic, social, and environmental components, ensuring the efficient use of existing resources while preserving the geographical environment for future generations.

During the presentation, the sequential transformation and hierarchical interdependence of the main components of sustainable development were also discussed. Zaur Imrani drew attention to national priorities in sustainable development and provided information on ongoing efforts in this direction.

Professors Maqsad Qocamanov, Nazim Imamverdiyev, Aydın Ibrahimov, Çıngız Ismayılov, Doctor of Geographical Sciences Shakar Mammadova, Associate Professors Saleh Nagiyev, Irada Aliyeva, Narmina Seyfullayeva, Sahıla Allahverdiyeva, and others emphasized the relevance of the research topic and described the methodological approach as innovative, recommending further scientific studies in this field.