Environment and Sustainability
Protecting the environment and supporting sustainable development are at the forefront of Qatar’s priorities. As one of the first countries to ratify the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1996, Qatar has a long-standing commitment to addressing global environmental challenges.
The State of #Qatar’s Sustainability Week highlights the country's efforts to introduce sustainability into all aspects of life as a cornerstone of #QNV2030. These efforts can be seen in pioneering projects and initiatives such as Msheireb Downtown Doha and Lusail City.#QSW2021 pic.twitter.com/vcnCHtcpVu
— مكتب الاتصال الحكومي (@GCOQatar) October 28, 2021
International Cooperation for a Greener Future
Qatar was among the first 2015 Paris Climate Agreement signatories and spared no effort to ensure the success of negotiations that resulted in the treaty.
During the Climate Action Summit in September 2019, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, announced the State of Qatar’s contribution of $100 million to support small island developing states and least developed countries to address climate change and environmental challenges.
FAO Conference
HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, former Minister of Municipality, was elected Vice-Chairperson of the 43rd Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conference, which was hosted in Rome under the theme ‘Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life.’
HE discussed opportunities for cooperation between the State of Qatar and the FAO. The conference addressed numerous key issues, including the role of trade in securing diverse foods to ensure global food security during times of crisis, climate change and food prices, as well as the humanitarian crises in Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria and other countries. Additionally, it focused on promoting and developing technological and digital innovations in the agricultural sector.
