QF’s HBKU highlights key expertise at the Qatar pavilion at COP27

QF’s HBKU highlights key expertise at the Qatar pavilion at COP27

Doha: – Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) scientists and faculty made notable contributions as part of the Qatar Foundation (QF) delegation attending the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt. HBKU had a presence in the Qatar Pavilion, hosted by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in the Blue Zone.

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and the College of Public Policy (CPP) both demonstrated their active engagement in the critical debates at the heart of global efforts on combating climate change. Through presentations and talks, faculty and scientists showcased their distinctive research and academic expertise on environmental sustainability and governance in the region.

For QEERI, COP27 is an opportunity to demonstrate how it is deploying knowledge, research, and innovative technologies to accelerate Qatar’s climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Dr. Marcello Contestabile, QEERI Chief Economist, highlighted critical contributions supporting Qatar commitments under the Paris Agreement, focusing on the institute’s work to develop cost-effective pathways for deep decarbonization in Qatar. Also in focus at a session with Dr. Khaled Mahmoud, QEERI Research Director, was the institute’s cutting-edge scientific and technological solutions to sustainably manage climate change impacts on Qatar’s