Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, and Board Member of Commercial Bank H E Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah witnessing an agreement signed by Assistant Undersecretary for Conservation and Nature Reserves Affairs Dr. Ibrahim Abdullatif Al Muslamani, and EGM, Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer Fahad Badar.
DOHA: In the presence of Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, and Board Member of Commercial Bank H E Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah, the MECC signed a cooperation initiative with the Commercial Bank.
The initiative was signed by Assistant Undersecretary for Conservation and Nature Reserves Affairs Dr. Ibrahim Abdullatif Al Muslamani, and EGM, Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer Fahad Badar.
The initiative calls for strengthening joint efforts in protecting the Qatari environment, especially the preservation of natural reserves, in addition to contributing to achieving sustainable environmental development in accordance with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The initiative includes the formation of a joint technical committee to supervise the implementation of the agreed programs and coordinate efforts between the two parties to ensure the achievement of the desired environmental goals.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdullatif Al Muslamani said, “The signing of the cooperation initiative between the MECC and the Commercial Bank comes within the framework of strengthening the partnership between the government and private sectors to support efforts to protect Qatar’s environment, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the sustainable development goals.”
Dr. Al Muslamani explained that the initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening joint efforts to protect kindergartens through the implementation of qualitative initiatives that include fencing kindergartens to preserve them, launching periodic campaigns to clean them, in addition to promoting biodiversity by planting local trees and plants, noting that these steps aim to achieve environmental balance and enhance environmental sustainability in Qatar.
Also, he pointed to the importance of promoting voluntary environmental practices and raising community awareness about the importance of kindergarten and its role in preserving the natural environment and combating desertification through the active participation of the private sector with environmental issues to achieve integration between economic and social development and environmental protection.
Dr. Al Muslamani confirmed that the ministry, under this initiative , will provide substantive and technical support by providing consultations related to the protection of kindergartens, and coordinating with the concerned authorities to ensure the efficient implementation of the initiative, and will also follow up on the progress of work and prepare periodic reports to measure the environmental impact of the initiative.
Group Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Bank Joseph Abraham, said: “We are proud to collaborate with the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change on this initiative. Our strategic approach reflects our commitment to Qatar’s green and sustainable development.
“Through our innovative yet sustainable financial services, we continue to demonstrate our active support for Qatar National Vision 2030 and its National Environment and Climate Change.”
