Bakı Dövlət Universiteti Faculty of Biology

Organized by the Student Scientific Society of the Faculty of Biology, the latest in a series of events dedicated to "Science Day" was held  a scientific seminar titled "Global Warming."

The event featured Prof. Dr. Ali Demirsoy, a member of the academic staff at Hacettepe University, zoologist, and entomologist. The seminar focused on the threats posed by global climate change and the specific risks it creates for Azerbaijan. Key discussion topics included the reduction of water resources in our country, the decline in the Caspian Sea level, and drought problems in agriculture. It was emphasized during the event that to mitigate the effects of the ecological crisis, the transition to "green energy" projects must be accelerated, and modern technologies should be implemented in water management.

During the Q&A session, the speaker moved the discussion to an engaging level by dedicating significant time to the "Origin of Life," a topic of great interest to students. While discussing scientific theories on how life began, particular attention was paid to the evolutionary history of mitochondria - considered the "powerhouse" of the cell and their role in the process of endosymbiosis.

Addressing a question on evolutionary theory "Do you believe in evolution?" during the final discussions, the scientist replied: “Evolution is 100% true. Although we do not yet fully understand all its stages, the validity of this theory is confirmed by scientific facts. It is impossible to explain all stages of a structure formed over millions of years in a short period.”

The scientist stated that evolution is not only a theory explaining the origin of living beings but also a powerful mental model for understanding nature. According to him, if a researcher brings a grasshopper specimen from the field, the evolutionary approach allows for the analysis of various ecological and biological data, such as the animal's ancestors, its environment, soil characteristics, vegetation, irrigation levels, and seasonal temperature fluctuations.

The statement emphasized that evolutionary biology enables scientists to evaluate the characteristics of living organisms not just in isolation, but within the context of their relationship with the environment and history. This approach is considered one of the fundamental scientific methods of modern biology.

In conclusion, it was noted that evolutionary theory provides scientists with the ability to answer questions about nature in a systematic and logical manner and is accepted today as one of the pillars of biological science. Finally, emphasizing that the fight against global warming is now a national priority, specific practical measures and strategic steps to combat this environmental threat were discussed.

At the end of the event, Rasim Abbaszadeh, Chairman of the SSS of the Faculty of Biology, thanked Ali Demirsoy for his presentation and highlighted that such meetings would be held more frequently in the future.