To renew the resolve towards the preservation of environment, Qatar Environment Day is being marked today in the country. The marking of national environment day along World Environment Day which is celebrated on June 5 annually reflects Qatar’s serious and sincere attitude towards the subject of environment and sustainability.
Qatar has taken many initiatives and running many programs to support international efforts against the challenges of climate change. In the country, many new laws have been enacted in recent years and many institutions were developed to tackle the problem and create awareness among public to adopt eco-friendly practices. Almost all government ministries and other entities are fast adopting sustainable practices to save energy, cut carbon emissions etc to promote and support the global cause.
In October last year, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani launched the country’s National Environment and Climate Change Strategy (QNE). The strategy has been developed with the vision to protect and enhance Qatar’s environment to safeguard the well-being of Qatar’s population and ensure the long-term resilience of the economy.
Under the strategy, Qatar seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Qatar is also enhancing efforts to conserve, restore, and protect biodiversity for healthy and resilient natural ecosystems. Qatar will conserve and effectively manage more than 25% of its total land area by 2030 and put in place restoration and protection plans for key species amongst other targets. Qatar is also ensuring sustainable and integrated management of all water resources.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change launched a slogan to mark Qatar Environment Day 2022 today. The slogan ‘Our Environment Our Responsibility’ reflects the rich biodiversity of Qatar eco-system including life in sky and sea, wild and desert life, land and natural resources.
“Qatar is determined to achieve its environmental sustainable development goals giving priorities to those set up by Qatar National Environment and Climate Change Strategy (QNE),” said Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani yesterday.
He added that protecting environment is an integral part of Qatari tradition and social responsibility which aims at preserving natural resources and eco-system.
To mark the day, the Ministry is also organising a number of nationwide activities to protect the environment of the country. The major events include deploying an artificial coral reef at Sealine, releasing Ream deer, tree plantation and cleanup drives in Sealine Reserve.
