Al Subaie visits IAEA's marine environment labs
NICE, FRANCE: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has visited the Marine Environment Laboratories of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Principality of Monaco, on the sidelines of his participation in the Third Ocean Conference held in Nice, France.
The minister met with Descroy Commanducci, Director of the Agency's Marine Laboratories, and discussed areas of cooperation between the two sides, ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of marine environment protection, and building national technical capabilities in this field.
Al Subaie is heading the State of Qatar's delegation participating in Ocean Conference which is being held from June 9 to 13.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar, IAEA discuss marine environment protection cooperation
QNA Monaco Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met Director of the Marine Laboratories of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Florence Descroix-Comanducci, during an official visit to the laboratories' headquarters in the Principality of Monaco. The visit took place on the sidelines of his participation in the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The meeting discussed areas of joint cooperation between the State of Qatar and the IAEA, as well as ways to strengthen the partnership in marine environmental protection and in enhancing national technical capacities for monitoring environmental changes using advanced nuclear and radiological technologies. He also took a field tour of the labs, where he was briefed on the advanced equipment and methods used for analyzing marine pollutants, and how these technologies support international efforts to protect oceans and seas from the impacts of climate change and human activity. This visit reflects Qatar's commitment to strengthening international cooperation in environmental protection and benefiting from global technical expertise to develop its environmental system.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Al Subaie visits IAEA's marine environment labs
NICE, FRANCE: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has visited the Marine Environment Laboratories of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Principality of Monaco, on the sidelines of his participation in the Third Ocean Conference held in Nice, France. The minister met with Descroy Commanducci, Director of the Agency's Marine Laboratories, and discussed areas of cooperation between the two sides, ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of marine environment protection, and building national technical capabilities in this field. Al Subaie is heading the State of Qatar's delegation participating in Ocean Conference which is being held from June 9 to 13.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar supports int'l efforts to protect water bodies: Subaie
QNA Paris Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at protecting water bodies and ensuring the sustainability of their resources. The minister highlighted the importance of international cooperation to address the growing challenges threatening the health of marine ecosystems. In a speech delivered at the third edition of the United Nations Ocean Conference, hosted by the French city of Nice over five days, the minister explained that water bodies are the lifeblood of the planet and play a fundamental role in regulating the climate, providing food, and ensuring environmental and economic security. However, they face unprecedented pressures that require an urgent global response. He noted that the State of Qatar strongly supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 14, which concerns the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources, emphasizing that the health of these water bodies represents a fundamental pillar in supporting countries' ability to achieve long-term economic and social development. Al Subaie reviewed the most prominent environmental initiatives adopted by the State of Qatar, including treating and recycling 100 percent of wastewater to at least the third level, preventing the discharge of treated wastewater into the sea, and reusing it for irrigation of green spaces, cooling, and industrial purposes. He also highlighted the launch of the Third National Development Strategy (2024), which aims to protect 30 percent of marine areas and restore 30 percent of degraded natural habitats by 2030. He also highlighted the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's 2024-2030 Strategy, announced last November, which includes ambitious goals, most notably protecting 30 percent of island and coastal areas, ensuring the restoration of degraded habitats, and protecting endemic and endangered species. He also highlighted the implementation of more than 100 environmental projects that promote green development and the circular economy, enhance the use of recycled resources, and consolidate environmental sustainability practices in the areas of infrastructure, energy, and land use. Concluding his speech, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change affirmed that the State of Qatar continues to support innovation in combating climate change and is working to develop adaptation measures in cooperation with relevant authorities. He emphasized that global environmental challenges require concerted international efforts to protect oceans and seas, considering them a shared resource and a collective responsibility.
