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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
PM, French minister discuss bilateral ties, Gaza
QNA Paris Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France HE Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the third Qatar-France Strategic Dialogue held in Paris. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and discussed ways to enhance and deepen cooperation across various fields. The two sides also exchanged views on the latest developments in Gaza and occupied Palestinian territories, along with other issues of common interest. Both sides emphasised the importance of the upcoming high-level international conference on a peaceful settlement to the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution, scheduled to be held this month in New York. They stressed that the conference represents a genuine opportunity for peace that must be seized to chart a course toward realising the two-state solution.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- 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.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Science
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar attends 3rd UN Ocean Conference
QNA Paris Represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), the State of Qatar is participating in the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, which commenced on Monday in Nice, France, and will run until June 13. Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie is leading Qatar's delegation at the conference, which aims to accelerate international efforts to protect the oceans and ensure their sustainable use in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which is concerned with conserving the oceans, seas, and marine resources. The conference will discuss several key themes, including working towards the successful completion of ocean-related multilateral processes to raise the level of ambition for ocean protection; mobilising funding for SDG14 and supporting the development of a sustainable blue economy; and strengthening and better disseminating marine science knowledge for improved policy-making. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) serves as a framework for the conference's work, during which various events are organised to integrate marine science into the core of international ocean protection initiatives and efforts. The conference is being held at a crucial time, marking the midpoint of the Decade of Ocean Science, providing an opportunity to assess progress, review the impact of existing initiatives, and accelerate the implementation of desired goals by developing the scientific knowledge needed to ensure a sustainable future for the oceans.
