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Qatar Tribune
02-08-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Hawksbill sea turtles 2025 nesting season concludes
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the conclusion of the 2025 nesting season for hawksbill sea turtles in Qatar, which extended from March 31 to the end of July 2025, with 8,213 hatchlings released into their natural habitat. In a statement on Saturday, MoECC said that the Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Project, listed among the critically endangered species, was launched in 2003 in collaboration with QatarEnergy and the Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Qatar University. The statement pointed out that over the past five years, the project had contributed to the release of more than 60,000 hatchlings into Qatar's natural habitat. The current season witnessed the nesting of 219 turtles across eight main sites, namely Fuwairit, Ras Rakan, Ras Laffan, Sharaoua, Umm Tais, Al Ghariya, Al Maroona, and Al Khor, with specialised environmental teams relocating the nests to Fuwairit Beach, which has been designated as a protected turtle nesting site since 2020, the statement read. As part of stepping up public awareness, the ministry conducted field trips to the turtle nesting site at Fuwairit, with a view to pitching the importance of sea turtles and their role in maintaining the ecological balance, with broader participation of relevant entities. The efforts of the project team, in collaboration with ESC, included comprehensive field coverage of nesting sites, including monitoring turtles during egg-laying, taking measurements, assigning identification numbers, and relocating nests to safe areas. In addition, DNA samples were collected for genetic analysis, and tracking devices were installed to monitor turtles' movements and habitats. Studies were conducted to figure out the reasons behind the death of some hatchlings, as part of the efforts to constantly optimise this habitat and hold orientation workshops at school campuses, particularly in the north of Qatar, the ministry said. Director of the MoECC's Wildlife Development Department Khalid Jumaa Al Mohannadi hailed the efforts made by the project's team and partners, along with the public awareness and collaboration to report the incidences of injured turtles. For his part, Assistant Director of the Wildlife Development Department Dr. Dhafi Nasser Hidan affirmed that cooperation is underway with partners to reinforce shielding this kind of rare species throughout the coming seasons.
Qatar Tribune
02-08-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Hawksbill sea turtles nesting season concludes
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the conclusion of the 2025 nesting season for hawksbill sea turtles in Qatar, which extended from March 31 to the end of July 2025, with 8,213 hatchlings released into their natural habitat. In a statement on Saturday, MoECC said that the Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Project, listed among the critically endangered species, was launched in 2003 in collaboration with QatarEnergy and the Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Qatar University. The statement pointed out that over the past five years, the project had contributed to the release of 60,000-plus hatchlings into Qatar's natural habitat. The current season witnessed the nesting of 219 turtles across eight main sites, namely Fuwairit, Ras Rakan, Ras Laffan, Sharaoua, Umm Tais, Al Ghariya, Al Maroona, and Al Khor, with specialized environmental teams relocating the nests to Fuwairit Beach, which has been designated as a protected turtle nesting site since 2020, the statement read. page 4
Qatar Tribune
31-07-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
MoECC hosts series of recycling workshops at QCF's summer camp
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Public Relations and Communications Department, concluded its participation in the summer camp organised by the Qatar Chess Federation from July 6 to July 31. As part ofparticipation, the ministry presented a number of recycling workshops under the theme 'Turn Your Waste into Creative Ideas'. The workshops aimed to raise environmental awareness among young people and highlight the importance of recycling household waste and transforming it into innovative works of art. The activities included displaying examples of artwork created by workshop participants, in addition to organising awareness-raising competitions that focused on introducing participants to the components of the Qatari environment and ways to preserve it. The workshops received remarkable interaction from the children participating in the camp, with several expressing their enthusiasm for learning about recycling methods through practical activities that combined entertainment and learning, under the supervision of specialists from the ministry. The ministry's participation is a successful model for employing summer activities to instil concepts of sustainability among participants and encourage them to adopt positive, environmentally friendly behaviours in their daily lives.
Qatar Tribune
29-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MoECC hosts UN Industrial Development Organization experts
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its international commitment to protecting the ozone layer, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Department, organised a series of coordination meetings during which it hosted a team of experts from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) from July 27 to 29, 2025. The visit aimed to monitor the implementation of the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) phase-out management plan, including mechanisms for controlling the trade of these substances, given their environmental hazards. The visit agenda also included meetings with several companies importing these substances, in addition to coordination meetings with customs officials, with the aim of strengthening control mechanisms and ensuring compliance with environmental requirements stipulated in international agreements. This comes within the framework of Qatar's commitment to protecting the ozone layer and continuing its active role as a party to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, by strengthening cooperation with relevant international organisations. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change said that the visit comes within the framework of the country's ongoing efforts to fulfil its international environmental obligations and support global efforts to preserve the ozone layer and protect planet Earth.
Qatar Tribune
26-07-2025
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- Qatar Tribune
MoECC launches fish release campaign to boost biodiversity, food security
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Marine Protection Department, and in collaboration with the Natural Reserves Department, has conducted a high-impact environmental operation in the southern region of Qatar, releasing a new stock of native fish species into the protected waters of the Sealine Reserve located in the south of Qatar. In a press release on Saturday, the ministry affirmed that this urgent initiative is part of a broader national strategy aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity in protected areas, a measure that is fully aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and ensures the long-term sustainability of the nation's natural resources for future generations. The campaign stands as a vital strategic initiative to reinforce Qatar's local fish stockpile, an essential move toward securing national food resilience, which was executed based on rigorous scientific studies conducted by the Aquatic Research Center. It has been confirmed that the natural conditions within the Sealine Reserve are fit for the growth and reproduction of the selected species. The operation is calibrated to ensure the project's long-term success and sustainability. page 16
