A discussion was held of Lala Huseynova’s dissertation work for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in geoecology: 2508.01 - “Transformation of lands on the Caspian coast sea and studying the prospects for their development (using the example of lands between Shabran-Khizi)" at a joint scientific meeting of the departments of landscape science and landscape planning, geomorphology and natural risks, geography of soil resources of Azerbaijan, paleogeography of the Institute of Geography named after academician H. Aliyev.