Qatar seeks to balance development with sustainability: Environment Minister
<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has said that stronger Arab cooperation was essential to addressing environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development while safeguarding the rights of future generations.</p> <p>Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to balancing economic development with environmental…
Doha, Qatar - Qatar's Environment Minister, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in tackling environmental challenges and achieving sustainable development while preserving the rights of future generations. On Arab Environment Day, celebrated annually on October 14, Dr. Al Subaie highlighted the day as an opportunity to fortify joint regional efforts and promote sustainability as a collective responsibility.
The Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary, Eng. Abdulaziz Al Mahmoud, disclosed that the ministry was refining Qatar's environmental management system through improved monitoring, efficient natural resource management, and backing for sustainable initiatives and practices.
Assistant Undersecretary for Climate Change Affairs, Ahmed Al Sada, stressed the significance of boosting national adaptation measures and devising innovative solutions to combat climate change, thereby enhancing Qatar's resilience to climate-related challenges and paving the way for a sustainable future.
Assistant Undersecretary for Protection and Natural Reserves, Dr. Ibrahim Al Maslamani, underscored the centrality of biodiversity and natural habitats in environmental conservation, detailing the ministry's efforts in managing nature reserves, safeguarding wildlife, and restoring ecosystems to protect Qatar's natural heritage.
Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs, Yousef Al Hamar, stressed that environmental prevention and oversight are crucial to safeguarding both the environment and public health. He detailed the ministry's intensified monitoring, inspection, and regulatory enforcement, including the implementation of environmental requirements, to curb pollution and enhance compliance.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to environmental protection, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts by government bodies and the broader community, coupled with heightened public awareness and the embrace of sustainable practices to preserve natural resources, biodiversity, and adapt to climate change.
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