Minister of Environment and Climate Change Inaugurates "Sustainable Environment" Program at COP27

Sharm El Sheikh, November 16 (QNA) - HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani inaugurated Wednesday the environmental sustainability program, developed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change under the slogan "Sustainable Environment" in Qatar's pavilion within the activities of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), held at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of specialists and delegations participating in the conference. The inauguration ceremony included a high-level panel of discussion, where HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change participated along with his counterparts and ranking officials of the participating delegations. In his speech during the ceremony, HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani indicated that the inauguration of the environmental sustainability program is a milestone in Qatar's journey towards achieving environmental sustainability, and contributes to supporting Qatar's National Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. In a related context, HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani met with HE Minister of Environment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Dr. Muawieh Khalid Radaideh and his accompanying delegation in Qatar's pavilion at COP27. The Jordanian delegation was keen to tour the Qatari pavilion and see the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums' maquettes. The Jordanian delegation praised the distinctive architecture of the stadiums and the keenness of the State of Qatar to build them by international environmental standards and specifications. The environmental sustainability program represents an initiative launched by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to encourage the inclusion of various efforts and initiatives related to aspects of environmental sustainability in the State of Qatar within a digital platform specifically prepared for that purpose, which would highlight the achievements made by the State of Qatar and the scale of its commitment to support international efforts related to climate and environmental sustainability. (QNA)